Answer:
a) x = 8
b) x = 18
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that
9 : x : : 54 : 48
This may be rewritten as
9/x = 54/48
cross multiply
9 * 48 = 54 * x
Divide both sides by 54
x = 9 * 48/54
= 8
b Given that 2, 6, x are in continued proportion then
2/6 = 6/x
2 * x = 6 * 6
x = 36/2
= 18
