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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.20, 98.22 and 62.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.20, 98.22 and 62.92 is: 86.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.20 : 98.22 = 62.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.20/98.22 = 62.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.20x = 98.22 × 62.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.20x = 6,180.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,180.00/71.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.80

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