Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

If x, 8 and 27 are in continued proportion, then what is the value of x?

Options:

$\frac{2}{3}$

$\frac{8}{3}$

$\frac{4}{3}$

$\frac{64}{27}$

Correct Answer:

$\frac{64}{27}$

Explanation:

⇒ x : 8 :: 8 : 27

⇒ 27x = 8 x 8

⇒ 27x = 64

x = \(\frac{64}{27}\)