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Solve the following proportion for u/5=8/17

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Answer:

u = 40/17

Explanation:

Solve the following proportion for u/5=8/17

u : 5 = 8 : 17

u = 5 * 8 : 17

u = 40 : 17

u = 40/17

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check

40/17 : 5 = 8 : 17 =

8 : 17 = 8 : 17

0.47 = 0.47

the answer is good

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