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Solve: x/5 = 12/20 x=?

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To solve for x, we can use cross-multiplication.

First, we will simplify the right side of the equation by reducing the fraction:

12/20 = 3/5

Now, we have:

x/5 = 3/5

To isolate x, we will multiply both sides by 5:

x/5 * 5 = 3/5 * 5

x = 15/5

Simplifying the fraction on the right side, we get:

x = 3

Therefore, x is equal to 3.

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