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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.61, 107.37 and 31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.61, 107.37 and 31 is: 46.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.61 : 107.37 = 31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.61/107.37 = 31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.61x = 107.37 × 31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.61x = 3,328.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328.47/71.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.48

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