Solve the following proportion for y.y/5 = 7/8Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Lingo asked Dec 14, 2023

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The given proportion is expressed as

y/5 = 7/8

If we crossmultiply, it becomes

y * 8 = 7 * 5

8y = 35

y = 35/8

y = 4.375

Rounding to the nearest tenth,

y = 4.4

AllOutOfSalt answered Dec 18, 2023

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