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If the compound ratio of 5:8 and 3:7 is 45:x. Find the value of x.
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5:8 and 3:7=45:x

15 :56 = 45:x

Product of means. = product of extremes

15x. = 2520

X=2520/15

168

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Given:

5:8 and 3:7 = 45:X

To find:

The value of 'x' = ?

Calculation:

To find the compound ratio of the given fractions:

5:8 and 3: 7 =

∴

When these fractions are cross multiplied, it gives

15 × x = 45 × 56

x =

x =

x = 168

Conclusion:

Thus the value of x is found to be 168.