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Finding the Third Proportional to 7.64 and 16.48

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Solution

The third proportional to 7.64 and 16.48 is: 35.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.64 : 16.48 = 16.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.64/16.48 = 16.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.64x = 16.48 × 16.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.64x = 271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.48/7.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.53

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