Question

If given terms are in proportion, find the value of x.

18: x :: 27:36

Answer 1

Since the given terms are in proportion

therefore,

$\frac{18}{x} = \frac{27}{36} \\ or \frac{18}{27} = \frac{x}{36} \\ or \: x = \frac{18 \times 36}{27} \\ or \: x = 24$