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The angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 : 5 : 7. If the difference between the largest and the smallest of these angles is 76°; find the fourth angle of the quadrilateral.

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It is given that the angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 : 5 : 7.

Let the three angles of the quadrilateral be 3a, 5a and 7a.

The difference between the largest and the smallest of these angles is 76°.

Largest angle = 7a

Smallest angle = 3a

So,

⇒ 7a - 3a = 76°

⇒ 4a = 76°

⇒ a = 76°4\dfrac{76°}{4}

⇒ a = 19°

Three angles are 3a, 5a and 7a

⇒ 3 x 19°, 5 x 19° and 7 x 19°

⇒ 57°, 95° and 133°

As we know, the sum of all angles of quadrilateral is 360°.

⇒ 57° + 95° + 133° + x° = 360°

⇒ 285° + x° = 360°

⇒ x° = 360° - 285°

⇒ x° = 75°

Hence, the fourth angle is 75°.

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