If the following quantities are in proportion, find the value of $x$ .
$16, 20, 48, a n d x$

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Solution

Step 1: Product of extreme terms $= 16 \times x = 16 x$
Product of middle terms $= 20 \times 48 = 960$
Step 2: Product of extreme terms $=$ Product of middle terms
$16 x = 960 \Rightarrow x = \frac{960}{16} \Rightarrow x = 60$
Final Answer: Hence, $x = 60$

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