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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
MCQ
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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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