Question

Solve for x.
3:12 = x:16
2 1/4
4
64

Answer 1

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! :)

Answer 2

`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`