Answer:
x = 48
Step-by-step explanation:
Since it's given that these two shapes are similar, you can set up a proportion to solve for x, like so:
[tex]\frac{27}{18} =\frac{72}{x}[/tex]
Cross multiply:
[tex]\frac{27x}{1296}[/tex]
Divide 1296 by 27:
x = 48
