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If 2:5 = 6:x, what is the value of x?

If 2:5 = 6:x, what is the value of x?

Explanation

Given:

2 : 5 = 6 : x

We can write it as:

2/5 = 6/x

Cross-multiplying:

2x = 6 × 5

2x = 30

x = 30/2

x = 15