Question

If 16:x::18:72,find the value of x

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

16 18 1

__ = __ = ___

x 72 4

16 1

__ = ___

x 4

x=16×4=64

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

= 16 : x :: 18 : 72

= 16/x :: 18/72

$\frac{16}{x } = \frac{18}{72}$

$x = \frac{18}{72} \times \frac{1}{16}$

$x = \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{16}$

$x = \frac{1}{64}$

= 16 : 64 :: 18 : 72