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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.75, 58.12 and 13.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.75, 58.12 and 13.10 is: 19.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.75 : 58.12 = 13.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.75/58.12 = 13.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.75x = 58.12 × 13.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.75x = 761.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761.05/38.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.64

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