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Finding the Third Proportional to 7.66 and 16.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 7.66 and 16.67 is: 36.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.66 : 16.67 = 16.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.66/16.67 = 16.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.66x = 16.67 × 16.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.66x = 277.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.85/7.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.28

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