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Finding the Third Proportional to 4.28 and 6.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 4.28 and 6.84 is: 10.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.28 : 6.84 = 6.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.28/6.84 = 6.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.28x = 6.84 × 6.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.28x = 46.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.81/4.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.95

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