Question Details

Find the fourth proportion to 10, 12, and 15.

Options

A

20

B

22

C

16

D

18

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Correct Answer :

Option D

18

Solution :

The correct option is 18.


Step-by-step explanation:


Let the fourth proportion to 10, 12, and 15 be x.


By definition, four numbers a, b, c, and d are in proportion if:

a b = c d


Here, a = 10, b = 12, c = 15, and d = x. Therefore, we can set up the proportion as:

10 12 = 15 x


Cross-multiplying to solve for x gives:

10 × x = 12 × 15


10 x = 180


Divide both sides by 10:

x = 180 10


x = 18


Thus, the fourth proportion to 10, 12, and 15 is 18.

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