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Finding the Third Proportional to 8.11 and 12.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 8.11 and 12.84 is: 20.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.11 : 12.84 = 12.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.11/12.84 = 12.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.11x = 12.84 × 12.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.11x = 164.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.96/8.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.34

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