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29 December, 15:23

The second term in a geometric sequence is 20. The fourth term in the same sequence is 45/4, or 11.25. What is the common ratio in the sequence?

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  1. 29 December, 15:47
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    11.25 = 20 x r^ (3-1)

    11.25 = 20 x r^2

    11.25 / r^2

    0.5625 = r^2

    square root 0.5625 = r

    0.75 = r

    r = 0.75 or 3/4
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