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Finding the Third Proportional to 5.66 and 12.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 5.66 and 12.44 is: 27.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.66 : 12.44 = 12.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.66/12.44 = 12.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.66x = 12.44 × 12.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.66x = 154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.69/5.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.35

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