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ICSEClass 10MathematicsRatio And Proportion01 Mark2023 Easy

QQuestion

The mean proportional between 4 and 9 is:

(a) 4

(b) 6

(c) 9

(d) 36

Exam-ready answer • 01 Mark

Answer

(b) 6

Explanation:

Let the mean proportional be x.

Then, 4 : x = x : 9

⇒ \frac{4}{x}=\frac{x}{9}

⇒ x² = 4 × 9

⇒ x² = 36

⇒ x = √36 = 6

Therefore, x = 6.

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