Question

(ii) 72 : 3 :: 48 kg :

Answer 1

Answer:

72:3::48:x

Product of extreme =product of mean

72*x=48*3

x=48*3/72

x=4*3/6=2

Answer 2

Answer:

72 : 3 :: 48 : 2

Explanation:

Let the fourth proportional be x

72 : 3 :: 48 : x

(Product of extreme = Product of mean)

72x = 42*3

72x = 144

x = 144/72

x = 2