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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.87, 323.77 and 61.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.87, 323.77 and 61.82 is: 92.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.87 : 323.77 = 61.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.87/323.77 = 61.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.87x = 323.77 × 61.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.87x = 20,015.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,015.46/215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.72

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