Question

what number must be subtracted from each of the numbers 10,12,19,24 to get the numbers which are in proportion​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number to be subtracted be x

so the new numbers are

10-x, 12-x, 19-x and 24-x.

According to the question they are in proportion. Therefore

Product of Means = Product of Extremes.

(10-x)×(12-x) = (19-x)×(24-x)

Cross multiply and find x

Answer 2

Answer:

• so subtract 4 from each of four numbers:10,12,19 and 24 to make a proportional