Question

In the proportion 35/140 = 5/x which number is equal to x in the proportion

Answer 1

35/140=0.25
5/20=0.25
x=20

Answer 2

`x=20`

Explanation:

Given that the proportion on in terms of numbers and another in terms of a variable x are equal.

We are to find the value of the variable x

Given equation is

`(35)/(140) =(5)/(x)`

Cross multiply

To get

`35x=5(140)\\x=(5(140))/(35) =20`

Answer is

`x=20`