In the proportion 8 : x = 12 : 18, determine the value of x.
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Cross-multiply: 8 × 18 = 12 × x, so x = (8 × 18) / 12 = 144 / 12 = 12.
In the proportion 8 : x = 12 : 18, determine the value of x.
Cross-multiply: 8 × 18 = 12 × x, so x = (8 × 18) / 12 = 144 / 12 = 12.