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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.81, 323.72 and 61.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.81, 323.72 and 61.75 is: 92.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.81 : 323.72 = 61.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.81/323.72 = 61.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.81x = 323.72 × 61.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.81x = 19,989.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,989.71/215.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.63

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