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Finding the Third Proportional to 4.91 and 11

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Solution

The third proportional to 4.91 and 11 is: 24.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.91 : 11 = 11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.91/11 = 11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.91x = 11 × 11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.91x = 121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121/4.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.66

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