The fourth proportional to 3, 5, 9 is:
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 15.
Let the given numbers, a, b, c, and d, be in the ratio.
So,
a : b : c : d
= a/b = c/d
Let the fourth proportional of 3, 5, and 9 is x.
The fourth proportional = 3 : 5 : 9 : x
3/5 = 9/x
3x = 45
x = 45