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What's the answer for proportions 4/3=8/x

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Answer: x = 6

Explanation:

First, we will set up the proportion:


\displaystyle (4)/(3)=(8)/(x)

Next, we will cross-multiply:

4 * x = 3 * 8

4x = 24

Lastly, we will divide both sides of the equation by 4.

x = 6

User Jens Schauder
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\begin{gathered} \frac{\text{ 4}}{3}\text{ = }(8)/(x) \\ (4x)/(3)\text{ = 8} \\ 4x\text{ = 8}\cdot3 \\ 4x\text{ = 24} \\ x\text{ = }(24)/(4) \\ x\text{ = 6} \end{gathered}

Result x = 6

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