Question
If P represents the largest single-digit prime number,
determine the fourth proportional to the numbers (P + 3), (P - 2), and (P + 5).Solution
'P' = 7
So, the numbers are 10, 5 and 12.
Let fourth proportion be 'm'.
So, 10m = 5 X 12
Or, 10m = 60
Or, 'm' = 6
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