SOLUTION: If 8,x,y,z,32 give us an arithmetic progression(AP).Determine the sum of x,y,z.

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Question 1013501: If 8,x,y,z,32 give us an arithmetic progression(AP).Determine the sum of x,y,z.
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are four intervals between 8 and 32...thus each interval must be 6..and the arithmetic progression would be
8,14,20,26,32
and the three middle terms added together are
14+20+26 = 60