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Finding the Third Proportional to 7.11 and 15.02

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Solution

The third proportional to 7.11 and 15.02 is: 31.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.11 : 15.02 = 15.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.11/15.02 = 15.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.11x = 15.02 × 15.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.11x = 225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.47/7.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.71

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