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Why is x = 6 a solution to the proportion 192/36 = 32/x ?

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It is a solution because when you divide 192 by 36 you get 5 and one third. When you divide 32 by 6 you also get 5 and one third. This means they are equal.

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Because if 192/36 = 5.3333 and 32/6 = 5.3333 then the solution is right

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