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6/x= 21/17.5 solve for x

User Esharp
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Answer:


x=5

Explanation:

we have


(6)/(x)=(21)/(17.5)

Multiply in cross


21x=6(17.5)

Divide by 21 both sides


x=6(17.5)/21


x=5

User Mayank Majithia
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