Question

92 : x = 23 : 16 and 72 : 64 = x : 16

Answer 1

1. x = 64

2. x = 18

Explanation:

1.

`(92)/(x) = (23)/(16)`

Use the property of the proportion:

`23x = 1472`

Divide both sides by 23:

`x = 64`

2.

`(72)/(64) = (x)/(16)`

`64x = 1152`

`x = 18`