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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.27, 98.07 and 31.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.27, 98.07 and 31.10 is: 46.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.27 : 98.07 = 31.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.27/98.07 = 31.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.27x = 98.07 × 31.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.27x = 3,049.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049.73/65.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.73

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