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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.64, 98.65 and 62.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.64, 98.65 and 62.41 is: 85.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.64 : 98.65 = 62.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.64/98.65 = 62.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.64x = 98.65 × 62.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.64x = 6,156.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,156.75/71.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.94

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