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Finding the Third Proportional to 8.91 and 13.37

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Solution

The third proportional to 8.91 and 13.37 is: 20.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.91 : 13.37 = 13.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.91/13.37 = 13.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.91x = 13.37 × 13.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.91x = 178.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.71/8.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.05

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