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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.11, 37.56 and 26.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.11, 37.56 and 26.78 is: 37.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.11 : 37.56 = 26.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.11/37.56 = 26.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.11x = 37.56 × 26.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.11x = 1,005.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005.86/27.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.10

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