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Find x in this proportion.

16 = X
x. = 4
O 64
O 16
O 32
8


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this question is very confusing are u trying to find the proportion of Find x in this proportion.

16/x = x/4 if so the answer is 8

Step-by-step explanation: because 16 divided by 8 is 2 and 8 divided 4 is 2

User Steve Rossiter
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Answer:

32

Explanation:

16/x = x/4, then cross multiply:

16 times 4 = 64

x times x = 2x

64 = 2x

/2 /2

32 = x

hope this helps!

User Sebin Roy
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