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Discussion :: Ratio and Proportion

  1. The fourth proportional to 5, 8, 15 is:

  2. A.

    18

    B.

    24

    C.

    19

    D.

    20

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    Answer : Option B

    Explanation :

    Let the fourth proportional to 5, 8, 15 be x.

     

    Then, 5 : 8 : 15 : x

     

     5x = (8 x 15)

     

    x = \( \frac { (8 *15) } { 5 }\) = 24

     


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