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Answer:

x = 25

Explanation:

Noting that these figures are similar, we set up and solve an equation of ratios:

x 30

---- = ------

15 18

Cross multiplying, we get:

18x = 30(15), or 3x = 5(15) = 75. Then x must be 25.

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