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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.74, 58.07 and 18.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.74, 58.07 and 18.47 is: 27.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.74 : 58.07 = 18.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.74/58.07 = 18.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.74x = 58.07 × 18.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.74x = 1,072.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072.55/38.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.69

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