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Finding the Third Proportional to 24.68 and 38.29

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Solution

The third proportional to 24.68 and 38.29 is: 59.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.68 : 38.29 = 38.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.68/38.29 = 38.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.68x = 38.29 × 38.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.68x = 1,465.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465.75/24.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.39

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