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Finding the Third Proportional to 5.41 and 14.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 5.41 and 14.25 is: 37.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.41 : 14.25 = 14.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.41/14.25 = 14.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.41x = 14.25 × 14.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.41x = 203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.12/5.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.53

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