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Finding the Third Proportional to 13.29 and 24.68

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Solution

The third proportional to 13.29 and 24.68 is: 45.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.29 : 24.68 = 24.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.29/24.68 = 24.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.29x = 24.68 × 24.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.29x = 609.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609.09/13.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.83

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