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Solving proportions 4/3=8/x

User Ali Ahmed
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(4)/(3) =
(8)/(x) should be x = 6.

First, multiply both sides by x. Your problem should look like:
(4)/(3) x = 8
Second, simplify
(4)/(3) x to
(4x)/(3). Your problem should look like:
(4x)/(3) = 8.
Third, multiply both sides by 3. Your problem should look like: 4x = 24.
Fourth, divide both sides by 4. Your problem should look like: x =
(24)/(4).
Fifth, simplify
(24)/(4) to 6. Your problem should look like: x = 6, which is your answer.

User Tere
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two ways:


(4)/(3) = (8)/(x) cross multiply
4x = 3*8
4x = 24
x = 6


(4)/(3) * \frac{2}{} = (8)/(x)

(4)/(3) * (2)/(2) = (8)/(6)

The answer is 6


User Blachshma
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