Question

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

Answer 1

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