Problem

$3: 4:: X: 8$

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Final Answer: The value of X is \(\boxed{6.0}\)

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Step 1 :Given the proportion $3: 4:: X: 8$

Step 2 :To solve for X, we can cross-multiply and then divide by the remaining number. This will give us the value of X.

Step 3 :Cross-multiplication gives us $3 \times 8 = 24$

Step 4 :Dividing 24 by 4 gives us $X = \frac{24}{4}$

Step 5 :Solving for X gives us $X = 6.0$

Step 6 :Final Answer: The value of X is \(\boxed{6.0}\)

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