In a proportion, the product of means is 252. If the first term of the proportion is 7, what is its fourth term?
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The fourth term
Step-by-step explanation:
When a:b :: c:d
b & c are means and a & d are extremes.
By definition of proportions, [by cross multiplication]
In other words, Product of means = Product of Extremes
According to the problem:
7 times its fourth term = 252
∴ The fourth term
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Step-by-step explanation:
Product of means is 252
let fourth term be x
Then, 7:252:x
or, 7/252=1/x
or, 7x=252
or, x=252/7
or, x=36
So the answer is 36
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