The given proportion: \frac{x-18}{24}=\frac{15}{8}

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2021-08-15

The given proportion: x1824=158

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Calculation:
A proportion is an equation stating that the two ratios or rates are equal.
Simplify x1824=158 as follows:
(x18)×8=15×24
(x18)(18×8)=360
8x144=360
8x144+144=360+144 [Add 128 on both sides]
8x=504
8x8=5048 [Divide each side by 8]
x=63
Hence, the value of x is x=63.

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