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Using the product of the means equals the product of the extremes, solve for x, to the nearest tenth. 4:9=x:6​

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Cross multiply:

4 x 6 = 9x

24 = 9x

Divide both sides by 9

X = 24/9

X = 2.7 ( rounded to the nearest tenth)

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