41/x=5/2 x=____ solve for the proportion

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cross multiply the two "fractions" top to bottom and bottom to top.
41*2 = 5*x. 82=5x. divide both sides by 5 and you get x=16.4

BrianY answered May 30, 2017

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Start by cross multiplying:
41*2 = 5x
Simplify:
82 = 5x
Final answer:
x = 82/5 = 16.4

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