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The numbers 8, x, 9 and 36 are in proportion. Find x
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The numbers 8, x, 9 and 36 are in proportion. Find x

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Answer:

x = 32

Explanation:

given 8, x and 9, 36 are in proportion , then


(8)/(x) =
(9)/(36) =
(1)/(4) ( cross- multiply )

x = 8 × 4 = 32

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