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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.27, 39.36 and 11.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.27, 39.36 and 11.05 is: 16.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.27 : 39.36 = 11.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.27/39.36 = 11.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.27x = 39.36 × 11.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.27x = 434.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434.93/26.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.56

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