Question

If the ratio of 1/5 to 1/4 is equal to the ratio of 1/4 to x, then what is the value of x?​

Answer 1

Answer:

x = $\frac{5}{16}$

Step-by-step explanation:

1/5:1/4 : : 1/4:x

1/5 × x = 1/4 × 1/4

1/5x = 1/16

x = 5/16

Answer 2

Answer:

X = 5/16

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

(1/5) : (1/4) = (1/4) : X

=> (1/5) : (1/4) :: (1/4) : X

=> (1/5)X = (1/4)(1/4)

=> X/5 = (1/16)

=> X = (1/16)5

=> X = 5/16