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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.42 and 14.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.42 and 14.88 is: 23.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.42 : 14.88 = 14.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.42/14.88 = 14.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.42x = 14.88 × 14.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.42x = 221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.38/9.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.50

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