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The 2nd term in a geometic sequence is 20. the fourth term in the same sequence is 45/4 or 11.25. what is the common ratio in this sequence?

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  • 01-04-2017
Let x be the value of the third term.
Since it's a geometric sequence, then:
Third term/Second term = Fourth term/Third term
x/20 = 11.25/x
Cross multiplication:
x^2 = 225
x = 15
So since the ratio is constant, then it is
x/20 = 15/20 = 3/4
So the common ratio is 3/4 or 0.75.
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