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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.12, 325.69 and 63.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.12, 325.69 and 63.04 is: 94.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.12 : 325.69 = 63.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.12/325.69 = 63.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.12x = 325.69 × 63.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.12x = 20,531.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,531.50/217.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.56

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