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

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Answer:

x = 1.6

Explanations:

The given proportion is:

Cross multiply:

13x = 3(7)

13x = 21

Divide both sides by 13:

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

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