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Finding the Third Proportional to 7.08 and 15.49

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Solution

The third proportional to 7.08 and 15.49 is: 33.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.08 : 15.49 = 15.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.08/15.49 = 15.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.08x = 15.49 × 15.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.08x = 239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.88/7.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.86

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