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Solve the proportion 5/6 = c/9

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Answer: 7.5

Explanation:

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5/6= c/9

Cross mutiple. 5* 9= 45 . c*6

45= 6c

divide by 6 for 45 and 6c

45/6= 6c/6

45/6= c

Reduce 45/6. Divide by 3

45/3, 6/3

15/2= c

Answer: c= 15/2 or in decimal form , c= 7.5

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