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Question
The fourth proportional to 5, 8, 15 is ______.
Options
18
20
21
24
MCQ
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5, 8, 15 is 24.
Explanation:
If the fourth proportional is d, then 5 : 8 = 15 : d.
Hence `d = 8 xx 15/5 = 24`.
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