SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 75

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 7 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q75

If 80 is the fourth proportional to 10, 16, and x, then the value of x is:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 50.

According to the question,

10 : 16 :: x : 80

⇒ 1016=x80{10\over16}={x\over 80}

⇒ x = 50