Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

Calculate the third proportional to 4, 15 and 24.

Options:

$\frac{32}{5}$

$\frac{29}{5}$

$\frac{21}{5}$

$\frac{26}{5}$

Correct Answer:

$\frac{32}{5}$

Explanation:

4 : 15 :: x : 24

The third proportion x,

⇒ 15x = 24 x 4

⇒ 15x = 96

⇒ x = \(\frac{96}{15}\) = \(\frac{32}{5}\)