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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.94 and 15.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.94 and 15.38 is: 23.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.94 : 15.38 = 15.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.94/15.38 = 15.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.94x = 15.38 × 15.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.94x = 236.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.39/9.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.79

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