SOLUTION: 8:18::24:?

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Question 634564: 8:18::24:?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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8:18::24:?
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The product of the means (insides) = the product of the extremes (outsides)
8*? = 18*24 = 432
? = 54
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It's the same as
8/18 = 24/x