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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.19, 98.19 and 62.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.19, 98.19 and 62.10 is: 85.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.19 : 98.19 = 62.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.19/98.19 = 62.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.19x = 98.19 × 62.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.19x = 6,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,097.60/71.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.65

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