Find the value of x in the proportion 2 : 7 :: 14 : x?

Find the value of x in the proportion 2 : 7 :: 14 : x?

Explanation

Given proportion:

2 : 7 :: 14 : x

We can set up an equation based on the proportion:

2/7 = 14/x

Cross-multiplying:

2x = 14 × 7

2x = 98

Dividing both sides by 2:

x = 98/2

x = 49