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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.23, 106.81 and 62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.23, 106.81 and 62 is: 92.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.23 : 106.81 = 62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.23/106.81 = 62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.23x = 106.81 × 62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.23x = 6,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,622.22/71.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.97

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