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Finding the Third Proportional to 16.41 and 24.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 16.41 and 24.52 is: 36.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.41 : 24.52 = 24.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.41/24.52 = 24.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.41x = 24.52 × 24.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.41x = 601.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.02/16.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.63

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