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Find x such that (iv) x cm : 2.5 cm = 2.5 cm : 2 cm ​

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Explanation:

x / 2.5 = 2.5 / 2 | multiply both sides by 2 to get rid of one fraction

2×(x/2.5) = 2×(2.5/2)

2x/2.5 = 2.5 | multiply both sides by 2.5 to get rid of the other fraction

2.5×(2x/2.5) = 2.5 × 2.5

2x = 6.25

x = 6.25/2 = 3.125

3.125 cm / 2.5 cm = 2.5 cm / 2 cm

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