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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.59, 98.34 and 31.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.59, 98.34 and 31.32 is: 46.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.59 : 98.34 = 31.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.59/98.34 = 31.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.59x = 98.34 × 31.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.59x = 3,080.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080.01/65.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.96

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