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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.25, 98.40 and 62.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.25, 98.40 and 62.02 is: 85.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.25 : 98.40 = 62.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.25/98.40 = 62.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.25x = 98.40 × 62.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.25x = 6,102.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,102.77/71.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.65

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