Question

Solve the proportion 2:x x 4:34

Answer 1

`\Large\maltese\underline{\textsf{Our problem:}}`

Solve the proportion.
`\bf{(2)/(x)=(4)/(34)`.

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We multiply 2 by 34, and x by 4 (this is known as cross multiplication)

`\bf{2*34=4*x}` | simplify

`\bf{68=4x}` | solve in terms of x

`\bf{17=x}`

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`\bf{Result:}`

`\bf{17=x}`