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Finding the Third Proportional to 6.96 and 15.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 6.96 and 15.11 is: 32.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.96 : 15.11 = 15.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.96/15.11 = 15.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.96x = 15.11 × 15.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.96x = 228.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.26/6.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.79

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