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2:3 :: 6:x are in proportion. Find x.

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18
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12
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9
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4
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Solution

The correct option is C 9
2:3 :: 6:x (given)
We can write the above proportion as
2/3 = 6/x
On cross multiplying,
x = 18/2
x = 9.
Therefore, the fourth proportion is 9.

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