8 : 6
Now, we need to solve for the proportion.
8/6 = 28/x
Cross multiply.
8*x = 8x
6*28 = 168
8x = 168
8x/8 = 168/8
x= 168/8
x= 21
For 28 concerts, there are 21 symphonies.
Now, set up another proportion.
8/6 = x/42
Cross multiply
8*42 = 6x
6x= 336
6x/6 = 336/6
x= 336/6
x= 56
For 42 symphonies, there are 56 concerts.