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The first, third, and fourth terms of a proportion are 9, 24, and 32. Find the second term.

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Question

The first, third, and fourth terms of a proportion are 9, 24, and 32. Find the second term.

Options

  • 8

  • 12

  • 6

  • 16

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Solution

12

Explanation:

9 : x = 24 : 32

9 × 32 = 24x

x = `"9 × 32" / 24`

x = `288 /24`

x = 12.

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