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If 7, 14.2, 21.7, and x are in proportion, what is the value of x?

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RRB Group D 2025 Question Paper (9-Aug-2026) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

44.02

For four quantities in proportion a : b :: c : d, the fourth proportional d = (b x c) / a.

Here, x = (14.2 x 21.7) / 7 = 308.14 / 7 = 44.02.

Hence, this is the correct answer.

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