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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.52 and 24.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.52 and 24.09 is: 37.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.52 : 24.09 = 24.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.52/24.09 = 24.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.52x = 24.09 × 24.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.52x = 580.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.51/15.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.41

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