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Finding the Third Proportional to 4.57 and 6.68

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Solution

The third proportional to 4.57 and 6.68 is: 9.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.57 : 6.68 = 6.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.57/6.68 = 6.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.57x = 6.68 × 6.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.57x = 44.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.62/4.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.76

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