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Find the second term of the proportion whose first, third, and fourth terms are 9, 8, and 24 respectively.

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23
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27
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32
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25
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Solution

The correct option is B 27

First term = 9

Third term = 8

Fourth term = 24

Let the second term be x

9:x :: 8:24

⇒ x × 8 = 9 × 24

⇒ x = 9×248

⇒ x = 2168

⇒ x = 27

Therefore, the second term is 27.


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