1. The problem is to evaluate the expression $$BC = 18.4 \times \frac{\sin 58^\circ}{\sin 50^\circ}$$ given the formula.
2. This formula likely comes from the Law of Sines, which states that in any triangle, the ratio of the length of a side to the sine of its opposite angle is constant: $$\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C}$$.
3. Here, $18.4$ is a side length opposite to an angle of $50^\circ$, and we want to find side $BC$ opposite to $58^\circ$.
4. Substitute the values into the formula:
$$BC = 18.4 \times \frac{\sin 58^\circ}{\sin 50^\circ}$$
5. Calculate the sine values:
$$\sin 58^\circ \approx 0.8480$$
$$\sin 50^\circ \approx 0.7660$$
6. Substitute these values:
$$BC = 18.4 \times \frac{0.8480}{0.7660}$$
7. Simplify the fraction:
$$\frac{0.8480}{0.7660} \approx 1.1077$$
8. Multiply:
$$BC = 18.4 \times 1.1077 \approx 20.37$$
9. Therefore, the length $BC$ is approximately $20.37$ units.
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