Question

5/8=X/28 Find the value of x in the following proportions.

Answer 1

x=17.5

Explanation:

first, we need to do

28/8

=3.5

now we need to do

5 x 3.5

=17.5

x=17.5

Answer 2

x = 17.5

Explanation:

5/8 = x/28

=> 5(28) = 8x

=> 140 = 8x

=> 8x = 140

=> x = 140/8

=> x = 70/4

=> x = 35/2

=> x = 17.5