Solve the proportion 3/4 = 9/x

Finickyflame asked Mar 26, 2023

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Finickyflame asked Mar 26, 2023

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3/4 = 9/x
Cross-multiply.
3/4 = 9/x
3 * x = (9) * (4)
3x = 36
Divide both sides by 3.
3x/3 = 36/3
x = 12

Vianca answered Apr 1, 2023

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