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Finding the Third Proportional to 11.34 and 24.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 11.34 and 24.84 is: 54.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.34 : 24.84 = 24.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.34/24.84 = 24.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.34x = 24.84 × 24.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.34x = 617.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.21/11.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.41

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