Finding the Third Proportional to 4 and 8.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 4 and 8.88 is: 19.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4 : 8.88 = 8.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4/8.88 = 8.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4x = 8.88 × 8.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4x = 78.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78.77/4 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19.69
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