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by kratos

The first, second and the fourth terms of a proportion are 6, 18 and 75, respectively. Find its third term.

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by kratos
 
Best answer

Let the third term = x

6 : 18 : : x : 75

= 18 x X = 6 x 75

x =(6 x 75)/18 = 75/3 = 25

The third term of proportion is 25

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