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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.85, 325.27 and 54.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.85, 325.27 and 54.53 is: 81.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.85 : 325.27 = 54.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.85/325.27 = 54.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.85x = 325.27 × 54.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.85x = 17,735.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,735.35/216.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.79

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