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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.77, 58.16 and 18.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.77, 58.16 and 18.49 is: 27.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.77 : 58.16 = 18.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.77/58.16 = 18.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.77x = 58.16 × 18.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.77x = 1,075.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075.38/38.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.74

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