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Finding the Third Proportional to 4.95 and 7.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 4.95 and 7.25 is: 10.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.95 : 7.25 = 7.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.95/7.25 = 7.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.95x = 7.25 × 7.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.95x = 52.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.52/4.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.62

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