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Solve this proportion 15/28 =48/x

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(15)/(28) = (48)/(x)

Cross Multiply:

15x = 28 * 48

Combine like terms:

15x = 1344

Divide both sides by 15:

x = 89.6
User Con Ko
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Hello!

First you cross multiply

15x = 1344

Divide both sides by 15

x = 89.6

The answer is 89.6

Hope this helps!
User Kishore
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