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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.94 and 24.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.94 and 24.94 is: 39.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.94 : 24.94 = 24.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.94/24.94 = 24.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.94x = 24.94 × 24.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.94x = 621.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621.88/15.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.02

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