Question

the first second and fourth terms of a proportion are 6,8 and 24 respectively .Find the third term​

Answer 1

Answer:

Given

First term =6

Second term =18

Fourth term =75

Third term =?

Let the third term be x

6:18::x:75

⟹

18

6

=

75

x

⇒x×18=6×75

⇒x=

18

6×75

⇒x=25

Therefore the value of third term is 25

Answer 2

Given

First term = 6

Second term = 8

Fourth term = 24

Third term =?

Let the third term be x

6/8 : : x : 24

⇒ 6/8 = x/24

⇒ x × 8 = 6 × 24

⇒ x = (6 × 24)/8

⇒ x = 25

Therefore the value of third term is 25.