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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.11, 40.46 and 26.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.11, 40.46 and 26.66 is: 39.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.11 : 40.46 = 26.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.11/40.46 = 26.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.11x = 40.46 × 26.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.11x = 1,078.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078.33/27.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.78

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