Finding the Third Proportional to 4 and 10.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 4 and 10.88 is: 29.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4 : 10.88 = 10.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4/10.88 = 10.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4x = 10.88 × 10.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4x = 118.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118.27/4 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29.57
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