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If x, 5.4, 5, 9 are in proportion, then x is equal to ______.

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If x, 5.4, 5, 9 are in proportion, then x is equal to ______.

Options

  • 3

  • 9.72

  • 25

  • `25/3`

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Solution

If x, 5.4, 5, 9 are in proportion, then x is equal to 3.

Explanation:

The proportion is x : 5.4 = 5 : 9. Therefore, `x = 5.4 × 5/9 = 3`; the other choices do not satisfy it.

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Chapter 7: Ratio and Proportion - COMPETENCY-FOCUSED QUESTIONS [Page 114]

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 7 Ratio and Proportion
COMPETENCY-FOCUSED QUESTIONS | Q 13. | Page 114
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