Question
If 'Q' is the smallest prime number, then find the fourth proportion of (Q + 6), (Q + 2) and (Q + 10).
Solution
'Q' = 2
So, the numbers are 8, 4 and 12.
Let fourth proportion be 'm'.
So, 8m = 4 × 12
Or, 8m = 48
Or, 'm' = 6
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