Question

If x:72 : : 12:36 find the alue of x

Answer 1

Given: x:72::12:36

To find: The value of x.

Answer:

Product of extremes = Product of means.

Extremes: x and 36

Means: 72 and 12

Therefore, x*36 = 72*12

36x = 864

x = 864/36

x = 24

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Answer 2

hey mate here's ur answer

x:72 : : 12:36

x/72 = 12/36

x/72 = 1/3

3x/72 = 1

x/24 = 1

x = 24