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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.97, 98.98 and 62.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.97, 98.98 and 62.77 is: 86.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.97 : 98.98 = 62.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.97/98.98 = 62.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.97x = 98.98 × 62.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.97x = 6,212.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,212.97/71.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.33

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