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What is the fourth proportional of 21,56 and 27?

  1. A
    81
  2. B
    96
  3. C
    72
  4. D
    54

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let the fourth proportional of a,b, and c be d. By definition:
a:b::c:d⟹
b
a

=
d
c

⟹d=
a
b×c


Given values: a=21,b=56,c=27.
Substituting these values:

d=
21
56×27


Simplifying the fraction:

d=
3
8×27

(dividing 56 and 21 by 7)
d=8×9=72

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What is the fourth proportional of 21,56 and 27?
A
81
B
96
C
72
D
54

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