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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.99, 325.47 and 54.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.99, 325.47 and 54.66 is: 81.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.99 : 325.47 = 54.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.99/325.47 = 54.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.99x = 325.47 × 54.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.99x = 17,791.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,791.62/216.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.99

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