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Find the value of x.

Find the value of x class=

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SahabNayyar
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  • 17-04-2021

Answer:

x = 14

Step-by-step explanation:

Since they are similar triangles, their sides are proportional

12 : 15  :: 8 : x - 4

Product of extremes = Product of means

12 × ( x- 4 ) = 15 × 8

12x -48 = 120

12x = 120 + 48

12x = 168

x = 168/12

x = 14

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