Question

Find the value of x in the following such that the given numbers are in proportion:
14/42 and x/75

What is the value of x? My maths teacher didn't explain too well so I am confused. I tried the methods i know but it didn't seem right. Please help

Answer 1

The value of x, y is.

14x7= 98 ans✓✓

Answer 2

Answer:

$\rightarrow$x=25

Step-by-step explanation:

Solution -

$\frac{14}{42} \times \frac{x}{75}$

Cross multiplying the following.

$14 \times 75 = 42x \\ \\ = x = \frac{14 \times 75}{42} \\ \\ x = \frac{14 \times 25}{14} \\ \\ = x = 25$

So, the value of 'x' is 25.

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