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Solve the following proportions: solve for x:
4/15=x/45

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Answer:

x=12

Explanation:

First, you'll have to cross multiply.

4/15=x/45

4(45)=x(15)

180=15x

Next, you'll want to flip the equation.

15x=180

Finally, you'll want to divide both sides by 15.

15x/15=180/15

x=12

User Massimo Variolo
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x=4x3 so x=12 just multiply both digits on left with 3
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