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Finding the Third Proportional to 4.88 and 7.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 4.88 and 7.13 is: 10.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.88 : 7.13 = 7.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.88/7.13 = 7.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.88x = 7.13 × 7.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.88x = 50.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.77/4.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.41

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