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3/8 = 8/X still not able to solve. Can you me how to solve by breaking down?

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Answer: 21.3

Explanation:

1. Cross multiply

8(8) = 3(x)

2. Simplify

64 = 3x

3. Divide by 3 on both sides to get the variable by itself

64/3 = 3x/3

4. Simplify

21.3333333333 = x

you can round the answer to the nearest tenth, which would be 21.3

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