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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.97, 325.44 and 54.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.97, 325.44 and 54.65 is: 81.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.97 : 325.44 = 54.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.97/325.44 = 54.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.97x = 325.44 × 54.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.97x = 17,785.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,785.30/216.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.97

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