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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.21, 322.81 and 52.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.21, 322.81 and 52.89 is: 79.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.21 : 322.81 = 52.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.21/322.81 = 52.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.21x = 322.81 × 52.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.21x = 17,074.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,074.23/215.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.34

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