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Find the Value of X So that the Given Four Numbers Are in Proportion: 9, 12, X and 8 - Mathematics

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Question

Find the value of x so that the given four numbers are in proportion:

9, 12, x and 8

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Solution

9 : 12 : x : 8

⇒ 12 × x = 9 × 8

⇒ x = `(9xx8)/12` = 6.

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Proportion as Equality of Two Ratios
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Chapter 12: Proportion (Including Word Problems) - Exercise 12 (A)

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Selina Mathematics [English] Class 6
Chapter 12 Proportion (Including Word Problems)
Exercise 12 (A) | Q 3.5
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