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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.30, 98.25 and 62.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.30, 98.25 and 62.45 is: 86.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.30 : 98.25 = 62.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.30/98.25 = 62.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.30x = 98.25 × 62.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.30x = 6,135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,135.22/71.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.05

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