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Finding the Third Proportional to 24.84 and 38.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 24.84 and 38.38 is: 59.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.84 : 38.38 = 38.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.84/38.38 = 38.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.84x = 38.38 × 38.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.84x = 1,472.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472.94/24.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.31

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