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Olve each proportion. 5/12 = 35/n

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The solution to the given proportion is n = 84

What is Proportion?

A proportion is an equation stating that two ratios are equal.

To solve the given proportion

12/5 = n/35,

By using cross-multiplication.

5 × n = 12 × 35

Solve for 5n = 420

Divide both sides of the equation by 5

n = 420/5

n = 84

So, the solution to the proportion is n = 84

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