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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.31, 98.09 and 62.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.31, 98.09 and 62.06 is: 85.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.31 : 98.09 = 62.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.31/98.09 = 62.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.31x = 98.09 × 62.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.31x = 6,087.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,087.47/71.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.37

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