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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.47, 98.29 and 62.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.47, 98.29 and 62.27 is: 85.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.47 : 98.29 = 62.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.47/98.29 = 62.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.47x = 98.29 × 62.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.47x = 6,120.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,120.52/71.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.64

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