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Finding the Third Proportional to 4.93 and 7.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 4.93 and 7.41 is: 11.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.93 : 7.41 = 7.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.93/7.41 = 7.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.93x = 7.41 × 7.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.93x = 54.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54.93/4.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.15

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