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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 322.81 and 61.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 322.81 and 61.12 is: 91.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 322.81 = 61.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/322.81 = 61.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 322.81 × 61.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 19,730.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,730.40/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.69

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