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. if 3, 2, y, 10 are in proportion, find the value of y​

User Cedekasme
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Answer:

y = 15

Explanation:

Given :

3, 2, y, 10

If the numbers are in proportion :

We can thus say :

3/2 = y/10

Cross multiply

3 * 10 = 2 * y

30 = 2y

Divide both sides by 2

30 / 2 = 2y / 2

15 = y

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