Question
Download Solution PDFThe fourth proportion to 12, 24 and 27 is the same as the third proportion to A and 36. What is the value of A?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFGiven:
Numbers = 12, 24 and 27
Calculation:
Forth proportions 12, 24 and 27 is n,
⇒ 12 : 24 :: 27 : n
⇒ 12/24 = 27/n
⇒ n = 54
Then,
Third proportional to A and 36 is 54.
⇒ A : 36 = 36 : 54
⇒ 54A = 362
⇒ A = 24
∴ The value of A is 24.
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