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Finding the Third Proportional to 24.94 and 38.58

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Solution

The third proportional to 24.94 and 38.58 is: 59.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.94 : 38.58 = 38.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.94/38.58 = 38.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.94x = 38.58 × 38.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.94x = 1,488.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488.27/24.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.68

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