Question

The first three terms of a proportion are 15, 12 and 10.Find the fourth term

Answer 1

Answer:

8

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the 4th term.

According to question,

15 : 12 = 10 : x

or 15/12 = 10/x

or 5/4 = 10/x

or 5x = 40

or x = 8

Answer 2

Answer:

first three terms of a proportion are 15 20 30 find the fourth term