Question

Solve the following proportion for xx/7 = 3/13round your answer to nearest tenth

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 1.6

Explanations:

The given proportion is:

`(x)/(7)=(3)/(13)`

Cross multiply:

13x = 3(7)

13x = 21

Divide both sides by 13:

`\begin{gathered} (13x)/(13)=\text{ }(21)/(13) \\ x\text{ = }(21)/(13) \\ x\text{ = }1.6 \end{gathered}`