Calculate the third proportional to 4, 15 and 24.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
4 : 15 :: x : 24
The third proportion x,
⇒ 15x = 24 x 4
⇒ 15x = 96
⇒ x = \(\frac{96}{15}\) = \(\frac{32}{5}\)
Calculate the third proportional to 4, 15 and 24.
Correct answer: option 1
4 : 15 :: x : 24
The third proportion x,
⇒ 15x = 24 x 4
⇒ 15x = 96
⇒ x = \(\frac{96}{15}\) = \(\frac{32}{5}\)