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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.73, 58.07 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.73, 58.07 and 18.44 is: 27.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.73 : 58.07 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.73/58.07 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.73x = 58.07 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.73x = 1,070.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070.81/38.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.65

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