Solving proportions (1\3)/(5) = (a)/(20)

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Solving proportions

$(1\3)/(5) = (a)/(20)$

$Solving proportions (1\3)/(5) = (a)/(20)-example-1$

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Answer:

a = 4/3

Explanation:

1/3 a

----- = -----

5 20

Using cross products

1/3 * 20 = 5a

20/3 = 5a

Divide each side by 5

20/3 * 1/5 = 5a/5

4/3 = a

Mayumi answered Apr 15, 2022

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