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8, x and 32 are in GP., then the value of x is ______.

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8, x and 32 are in GP., then the value of x is ______.

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  • 24

  • 256

  • 40

  • 16

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Solution

8, x and 32 are in GP., then the value of x is 16.

Explanation:

Given,

8, x and 32 are in G.P.

⇒ `x/8=32/x`

⇒ x2 = 8 × 32

⇒ x2 = 256

⇒ x = `sqrt256`

= 16

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Chapter 11: Geometric Progression - Exercise 11 (B) [Page 155]

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Selina Concise Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 11 Geometric Progression
Exercise 11 (B) | Q 1. (c) | Page 155
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