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Finding the Third Proportional to 7.63 and 11.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 7.63 and 11.88 is: 18.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.63 : 11.88 = 11.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.63/11.88 = 11.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.63x = 11.88 × 11.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.63x = 141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.02/7.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.49

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