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Solve for x.
3:12 = x:16
2 1/4
4
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User Madrang
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Hi!

We can set up a proportion to solve this


(3)/(12) (x)/(16)

Cross multiply

3 x 16 = 48
48/12 = 4

The answer is 4

Hope this helps! :)
User Polity
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Answer:


x=4

Explanation:

we have


(3)/(12)=(x)/(16)

solve for x

Cross multiply


12*x=3*16\\x=3*16/12\\x=48/12\\x=4

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