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Solve for x to find the value that makes these ratios proportional. 5/6 = x/14​

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Answer:

x = 10/3

Explanation:

Solve for x to find the value that makes these ratios proportional. 5/6 = x/14​

5 : 6 = x : 4

x = 5 * 4 : 6

x = 20 : 6

x = 10/3

User Lilia
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Answer:

³⁵/₃

Explanation:

⁵/₆ = ˣ/₁₄

Simply multiply both sides by 14:

14(⁵/₆) = x

x = ³⁵/₃

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