Question

Find the value of x in the following proportions.
a) 5: 9 :: x:72

Answer 1

Answer:

x=40

Step-by-step explanation:

just take the ratio

5/9=x/72

x=40

Answer 2

Answer :

We have,

• The number 5,9 , 72 and the term x

To do,

• Find the value of x

Solution :

= 5 : 9 :: x : 72

= $\dfrac{5}{9}$ = $\dfrac{x}{72}$

Cross multiply

= 9x= 5 × 72

= 9x = 360

= x = $\dfrac{360}{9}$

= x = 18

•°• The value of p is 40.

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