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If x : 12 : : 12 : 18. then x is

A

6

B

8

C

10

D

4

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The correct Answer is:
B
x : 12 : : 12 : 18
Product of extremes = Product of means
`Rightarrow 18 xx x = 12 xx 12`
` Rightarrow x = 12/18 xx 12 = (12 xx 2) /3`
x = 8
Hence, the correct option is (b).
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