Question

Find the value of b so that the given number are in proportion 24, 36, b

Answer 1

VALUE OF b may be = 49
may be = 54
depends on this terms are in A.P. OR G.P.

Answer 2

The value of b is 54.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find : The value of b so that the given number are in proportion 24, 36, b ?

Solution :

We know, if a,b,c are in proportion then $b^2=ac$

The given number are in proportion is 24, 36, b.

Here, a=24, b=36 and c=b

i.e. $(36)^2=24\times b$

$1296=24b$

$b=\frac{1296}{24}$

$b=54$

Therefore, the value of b is 54.

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Find the value of a so that given four numbers are in proportion

a) 9,12,a,8

B)a,4,15,30

C)30,a,45,60

D)14,a,7,9

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