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Finding the Third Proportional to 4.75 and 12.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 4.75 and 12.75 is: 34.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.75 : 12.75 = 12.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.75/12.75 = 12.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.75x = 12.75 × 12.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.75x = 162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.56/4.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.22

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