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HOW would I go about figuring this out? I need explanation not just answer

HOW would I go about figuring this out? I need explanation not just answer-example-1
User Dowlers
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Set up the proportion:

3/4 = x/24

Cross multiply:

4x = 72

Divide by 4:

x = 18

There were 18 clarinets in the music room.

Hope this helps :)
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