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  • 25-03-2020
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What is the solution to the proportion 42 over 56 equals 12 over x ? x =_______

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sszet7250
sszet7250 sszet7250
  • 25-03-2020

Answer:

16

Step-by-step explanation:

First, multiply 56 by 12

Next, divide by 42

Then you get 16

When you simplify both to decimals you get .75 for both

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XieHa
XieHa XieHa
  • 25-03-2020
42/56=12/x
Cross multiple
42x=12•56 or 672
Then divide by 42 on each side
42x/42=672/42
42 and 42 will cancel each other out
x=16
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