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Finding the Third Proportional to 16.63 and 24.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 16.63 and 24.94 is: 37.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.63 : 24.94 = 24.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.63/24.94 = 24.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.63x = 24.94 × 24.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.63x = 621.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621.88/16.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.41

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