If the ratio is 2:3 = x:12, what is the value of x?

If the ratio is 2:3 = x:12, what is the value of x?

Explanation

To solve for x, we can set up a proportion based on the given ratio:

2/3 = x/12

We can then cross-multiply:

2 × 12 = 3 × x

24 = 3x

Next, we can divide both sides by 3:

x = 24 ÷ 3

x = 8

So, the value of x is 8.