Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

If 8 : x :: x : 32, find the positive value of x.

Options:

20

16

4

12

Correct Answer:

16

Explanation:

8 : x :: x : 32

⇒ The fourth proportional x,

⇒ \( { x}^{2 } \) = 256

⇒ x = \(\sqrt { 256}\)

x = 16.