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Finding the Third Proportional to 24.94 and 54.54

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Solution

The third proportional to 24.94 and 54.54 is: 119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.94 : 54.54 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.94/54.54 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.94x = 54.54 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.94x = 2,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974.14/24.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.24

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