The number \(8, x, 9\) and 36 are proportional what is \(x\) ?
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Since the numbers are proportional their ratio (quotient) are equal. i.e \(\frac{8}{x}=\frac{9}{36^{\prime}}, 8 \times 36=9 x\)
\(x=\frac{8 \times 36}{9}=32\)
Since the numbers are proportional their ratio (quotient) are equal. i.e \(\frac{8}{x}=\frac{9}{36^{\prime}}, 8 \times 36=9 x\)
\(x=\frac{8 \times 36}{9}=32\)