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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.83, 98.54 and 63.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.83, 98.54 and 63.31 is: 94.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.83 : 98.54 = 63.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.83/98.54 = 63.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.83x = 98.54 × 63.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.83x = 6,238.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,238.25/65.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.76

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