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Solve each proportion. 10/14=15/x

User EGeuens
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Answer: x=21

Explanation:


(10)/(14) =(15)/(x)

Variable x cannot be equal to 0 since division by zero is not defined. Multiply both sides of the equation by 14x, the least common multiple of 14,x.

x×10=14×15

Multiply 14 and 15 to get 210.

x×10=210

Divide both sides by 10.

x=

10

210

Divide 210 by 10 to get 21.

x=21

User Hofit
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Answer:x=21

Explanation:

10/14=15/x

5/7=15x^-1

(5/7)/15=ans

ans=x^-1

ans^-1=21

User Dabagab
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