Answer: r = 2/3
Explanation:
In a geometric sequence, the consecutive terms differ by a common ratio. The formula for determining the nth term of a geometric progression is expressed as
Tn = ar^(n - 1)
Where
a represents the first term of the sequence.
r represents the common ratio.
n represents the number of terms.
From the information given,
a = 36
The 4th term is 32/3
n = 4
Therefore,
T4 = 32/3 = 36 × r^(4 - 1)
32/3 = 36 × r^3
Dividing both sides if the equation by 36, it becomes
32/3 × 1/36 = r^3
8/27 = r^3
Taking cube root of both sides of the equation, it becomes
(8/27)^1/3 = r^3 × 1/3
r = 2/3