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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.17, 322.76 and 61.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.17, 322.76 and 61.10 is: 91.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.17 : 322.76 = 61.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.17/322.76 = 61.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.17x = 322.76 × 61.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.17x = 19,720.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,720.48/215.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.65

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