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If x, 12, 8 and 32 are in proportion, then the value of x is

  1. 6
  2. 4
  3. 3
  4. 2

Ratio Proportion

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Answer

Given, x : 12 : : 8 : 32

x12=832x=12×832x=3.\Rightarrow \dfrac{x}{12} = \dfrac{8}{32} \\[0.5em] \Rightarrow x = 12 \times \dfrac{8}{32} \\[0.5em] \Rightarrow x = 3.

∴ Option 3 is the correct option.

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