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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.11, 40.37 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.11, 40.37 and 26.76 is: 39.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.11 : 40.37 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.11/40.37 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.11x = 40.37 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.11x = 1,080.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080.30/27.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.85

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