Question

The first, third and fourth term of a proportion 6, 9 and 36. Find the second term.​

Answer 1

Answer:

24

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us assume the second term = x

$6 \div x = 9 \div 36$

on solving the equation

x= 24

the second term is 24

Answer 2

Answer:

24

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the second term be x

6 : x : : 9 : 36

6/x = 9/36

x × 9 = 6 × 36

9x = 216

x = 216/9

x = 24