Question

    Determine the fourth proportional

    to the numbers 12, 7, and 36.
    A 21 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 27 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 33 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let fourth proportion be ‘p’ So, (12/7) = (36/p) Or, p = 21 Therefore, fourth proportion = 21

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