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Solve the proportion.

16
50
=
x
156
.
25
please explain

User Dsi
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Answer:

x = 50

Explanation:

16/50 = x/156.25

First simplify 16/50 to 8/25

8/25=x/156.25

Multiply both sides by 156.25

1250/25 = x

Simplify 1250/25 to 50

50 = x

User Mike Pierce
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