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Finding the Third Proportional to 4.77 and 12.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 4.77 and 12.52 is: 32.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.77 : 12.52 = 12.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.77/12.52 = 12.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.77x = 12.52 × 12.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.77x = 156.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.76/4.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.88

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