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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.51, 323.27 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.51, 323.27 and 61.44 is: 92.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.51 : 323.27 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.51/323.27 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.51x = 323.27 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.51x = 19,859.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,859.92/215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.15

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