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Finding the Third Proportional to 4.27 and 6.82

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Solution

The third proportional to 4.27 and 6.82 is: 10.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.27 : 6.82 = 6.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.27/6.82 = 6.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.27x = 6.82 × 6.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.27x = 46.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.55/4.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.90

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