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Solve.

4/6 = 24/a

What is a

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(4)/(6) = (24)/(a)

Next cross multiply;

4a = 6 × 24

4a = 144

a = 144 ÷ 4 (did the inverse operation)

a = 36

hope that helps :D

User Eagspoo
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multiply 4 by 24 and get 6 then multiply 6 by 6 and get 36


A = 36
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