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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.91 and 21.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.91 and 21.50 is: 46.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.91 : 21.50 = 21.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.91/21.50 = 21.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.91x = 21.50 × 21.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.91x = 462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.25/9.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.66

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