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×/76 = 4/12
Solving proportions

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Answer:

x = 25.33333333

Explanation:

x = 4

76 12

Cross multiply:

x * 12 = 76 * 4

Simplifying

x * 12 = 76 * 4

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:

12x = 76 * 4

Multiply 76 * 4

12x = 304

Solving

12x = 304

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Divide each side by '12'.

x = 25.33333333

Simplifying

x = 25.33333333

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