Finding the Third Proportional to 4 and 7.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 4 and 7.13 is: 12.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4 : 7.13 = 7.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4/7.13 = 7.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4x = 7.13 × 7.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4x = 50.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50.77/4 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12.69
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