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U over 7 =5 over 3 find u

User Bertolt
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Set up the proportions for this problem:


(u)/(7) = (5)/(3)

Cross multiply the fractions:


3u = 35

Divide both sides by 3 to get u by itself:


u = 11.667

The value of u is equal to 11.667.
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