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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71, 98.02 and 62.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71, 98.02 and 62.92 is: 86.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71 : 98.02 = 62.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71/98.02 = 62.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71x = 98.02 × 62.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71x = 6,167.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,167.42/71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.87

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