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Finding the Third Proportional to 33.88 and 38

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Solution

The third proportional to 33.88 and 38 is: 42.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.88 : 38 = 38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.88/38 = 38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.88x = 38 × 38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.88x = 1,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444/33.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.63

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