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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.54, 98.62 and 62.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.54, 98.62 and 62.83 is: 86.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.54 : 98.62 = 62.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.54/98.62 = 62.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.54x = 98.62 × 62.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.54x = 6,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,196.29/71.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.61

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