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30,45,x,100; the mean is 60

User Jaclyn U
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Answer:

x=65

Explanation:

Mean= sum of terms

number of terms

60=30+45+x+100

4

240=175+x

x=240-175

=65

User Walid Ammar
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if there are 4 numbers that average to 60, when mutiplied they must come up to: 60*4= 240

100+30+45= 175

240-175= 65

PROOF:

100+30+45+65= 240

240รท 4

= 60

User Creative Magic
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