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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.35, 98.12 and 62.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.35, 98.12 and 62.15 is: 85.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.35 : 98.12 = 62.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.35/98.12 = 62.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.35x = 98.12 × 62.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.35x = 6,097.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,097.82/71.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.47

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