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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.85, 58.28 and 13.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.85, 58.28 and 13.17 is: 19.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.85 : 58.28 = 13.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.85/58.28 = 13.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.85x = 58.28 × 13.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.85x = 767.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767.19/38.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.75

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