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If the numbers in each of the following groups are in proportion, what is the value of the variable in each group?

(1) 6, x, 10, 15


(2) p, 9, 8, 6


(3) 25, 35, 35,m

(1) 6, x, 10, 15 in proportion which means


cross multiplying, we get


⇒ 6 × 15 = x × 10


⇒ 90 = 10x


∴ x = 9


(2) p, 9, 8, 6 in proportion which means


cross multiplying, we get


⇒ p × 6 = 9 × 8


⇒ 6p = 72


∴ p = 12


(3) 25, 35, 35, m in proportion which means


cross multiplying, we get


⇒ 25 × m = 35 × 35


⇒ m = = = 7 × 7


∴ m = 49


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