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Solve the equation.

4/7 = 10/X

x=

Solve the equation. 4/7 = 10/X x=-example-1
User Chasidy
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Answer:

17.5

Explanation:


(4)/(7) = (10)/(x) \\

Use cross multiplication.

4x = 7 × 10

4x = 70

Divide both sides by 4.

x = 70/4

x = 17.5

User Binyamin
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Answer:

x = 17.5

Explanation:

4/7 = 10/X

We can use cross products to solve for x

4*x = 7 * 10

4x = 70

Divide by 4

4x/4 = 70/4

x = 17.5

User Moojen
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