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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.25, 98.39 and 62.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.25, 98.39 and 62.14 is: 85.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.25 : 98.39 = 62.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.25/98.39 = 62.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.25x = 98.39 × 62.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.25x = 6,114.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,114.15/71.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.81

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