The fourth proportional to 12,15,24 is:
- A20
- B30
- C25
- D32
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let the fourth proportional to 12,15,24 be x.
By the definition of proportion:
15
12
=
x
24
Solving for x:
12×x=15×24
x=
12
15×24
x=15×2=30
By the definition of proportion:
15
12
=
x
24
Solving for x:
12×x=15×24
x=
12
15×24
x=15×2=30