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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.04, 97.84 and 62.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.04, 97.84 and 62.96 is: 86.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.04 : 97.84 = 62.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.04/97.84 = 62.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.04x = 97.84 × 62.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.04x = 6,160.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,160.01/71.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.71

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