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Need help on 7/5=x/3

User Nikso
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7 x

--- = ------

5 3


cross multiply

5x = 7 * 3

5x = 21

x = 4.2

User Nick Zinger
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Given the proportion 7/5=x/3, you can cross-multiply to find the value of x.

21=5x.

Divide both sides by 5.

x=4.2.

Hope this helps!

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