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Finding the Third Proportional to 4.49 and 6.95

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Solution

The third proportional to 4.49 and 6.95 is: 10.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.49 : 6.95 = 6.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.49/6.95 = 6.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.49x = 6.95 × 6.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.49x = 48.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.29/4.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.75

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