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Finding the Third Proportional to 45.56 and 66.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 45.56 and 66.45 is: 96.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.56 : 66.45 = 66.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.56/66.45 = 66.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.56x = 66.45 × 66.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.56x = 4,414.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414.98/45.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.90

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