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Solve the proportion P/6 = 24/36
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Solve the proportion P/6 = 24/36

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P/6 = 24/36
cross multiply
(P)(36) = (6)(24)
36P = 144
P = 144/36
P = 4

** and notice this.....4/6 = 24/36.....proportions are nothing but equivalent fractions
User Chukie
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p is 4 as 6 divide 36 is 6 so 6 divide 24 is 4 so


P=4
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