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Four numbers formed by adding 1, 5, 10 and 15 to a certain number are in proportion. Find the number? |
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Answer» Let the number be x ∴ 1 + x, 5 + x, 10 + x, 15 + x are in proportion ∴ (5 + x) (10 + x) = (1 + x) (15 + x) 50 + 10x + 5x + x2 = 15 + 15x + x + x2 ⇒ x= 35 |
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