Question

7. The first, third, and fourth term of a proportion are 21, 48 and 256 respectively. Find the second
term.​

Answer 1

☆ Solution ☆

Given :-

• The first, third, and fourth term of a proportion are 21, 48 and 256 respectively.

To Find :-

• The second term .

Step-by-Step-Explaination :-

Let the second term be x

According to the condition,

=> 21 : x :: 48 : 126

=> 21/ x = 48/126

By cross multiplication,

=> 48 × x = 21 × 126

=> x = 21 × 126/ 28

=> x = 112

Hence,

112 is the second term of proportion.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

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