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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.83, 58.18 and 19.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.83, 58.18 and 19.55 is: 29.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.83 : 58.18 = 19.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.83/58.18 = 19.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.83x = 58.18 × 19.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.83x = 1,137.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137.42/38.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.29

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