Find the mean proportional between 22 and 16. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the mean proportional between 22 and 16.
A. 21
B. 36
C. 18
D. 38
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Mean proportional = √(22 × 16) = √(352) = 18.

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Find the mean proportional between 18 and 55.
A. 73
B. 62
C. 34
D. 31

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Mean proportional = √(18 × 55) = √(990) = 31.

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If a:b = 3:7 and b:c = 7:9, then a:b:c = ?
A. 3:7:9
B. 6:14:18
C. 3:8:9
D. 2:7:10

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 3:7, b:c = 7:9 ⇒ a:b:c = 3:7:9.

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If a:b = 4:6 and b:c = 6:12, then a:b:c = ?
A. 8:12:24
B. 3:6:13
C. 4:7:12
D. 4:6:12

Correct Answer: Option D


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