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Question
In the following, check whether or not the given ratios form a proportion:
16 : 28 and 24 : 42
Sum
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Solution
16 : 28 and 24 : 42
Since 16 : 28 = `16/28=4/7`
and 24 : 42 = `24/42=4/7`
∴ Ratio 16 : 28 and 24 : 42 are equal, so they form a proportion.
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Proportion as Equality of Two Ratios
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