Question

Solve the following proportion for v.

V
11
Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
V =
17
8
11
X
G

Answer 1

To solve the proportion for v, we can set up the equation:

V / 11 = 17 / 8

To solve for V, we can cross-multiply:

8V = 11 * 17

Now, divide both sides by 8 to solve for V:

V = (11 * 17) / 8

Calculating this gives us:

V ≈ 23.3