Question 26
EasyOriginal questionWhat is the fourth proportional to 6, 9 and 14?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
If x is the fourth proportional, then .
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Worth noting
17 comes from adding the difference 3 to 14; proportion is about multiplying, not adding.
- Concept
- Fourth proportional
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
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