Question

Solve the following proportion for x. x/13= 5/17 round your answer to the nearest tenth. x=

Answer 1

x =
`(65)/(17)`

Explanation:

`(x)/(13)` =
`(5)/(17)` ( cross- multiply )

17x = 13 × 5 = 65 ( divide both sides by 17 )

x =
`(65)/(17)` ≈ 3.8 ( to the nearest tenth )