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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.07, 94.61 and 31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.07, 94.61 and 31 is: 46.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.07 : 94.61 = 31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.07/94.61 = 31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.07x = 94.61 × 31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.07x = 2,932.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932.91/63.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.50

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