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Finding the Third Proportional to 24.63 and 35.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 24.63 and 35.88 is: 52.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.63 : 35.88 = 35.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.63/35.88 = 35.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.63x = 35.88 × 35.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.63x = 1,287.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287.02/24.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.26

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