What number should be added to each of the numbers 8, 21, 13 and 31 so that the resulting numbers in this order form a proportion?

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Solution

The correct option is D
5

$\frac{8 + x}{21 + x} = \frac{13 + x}{31 + x}$
Solving we get x = 5

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