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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.68, 98.82 and 62.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.68, 98.82 and 62.44 is: 86.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.68 : 98.82 = 62.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.68/98.82 = 62.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.68x = 98.82 × 62.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.68x = 6,170.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,170.32/71.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.08

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