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Finding the Third Proportional to 4.71 and 7.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 4.71 and 7.44 is: 11.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.71 : 7.44 = 7.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.71/7.44 = 7.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.71x = 7.44 × 7.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.71x = 55.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55.34/4.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.75

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