X over 4 equals 2 over 5

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x/4 = 2/5
cross multiply because this is a proportion
(5)(x) = (2)(4)
5x = 8
x = 8/5 or 1 3/5

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x/4=2/5
Multiply 4 on both sides
Final Answer: 8/5 or 1 3/5 *Both answers are equivalent to each other.

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