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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.72, 98.94 and 62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.72, 98.94 and 62 is: 85.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.72 : 98.94 = 62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.72/98.94 = 62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.72x = 98.94 × 62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.72x = 6,134.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,134.28/71.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.53

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