Find the value of $x$ if $x : 36 :: 8 : 48$ .

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Solution

Since the given quantities are in proportion, so the product of means is equals to the product of extremes
Hence, $48 x = 36 \times 8$
So, $x$ = $\frac{36 \times 8}{48} = 6$
Hence, the value of $x$ is 6.

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