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Find the missing term in the proportion:
1/y = 4/11

y=?

User Afsar
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Answer:

2.75, or 2 3/4

Explanation:

Cross multiply first to get:

4y = 11

Divide by 4 on both sides

y = 2.75

Now, simplify to a mixed number or keep it as a decimal to get 2.75, or 2 3/4.

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User Amer Sawan
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Answer:

2.75

Explanation:

1/y = 4/11 cross multiply the expressions

4y = 11 divide both sides by 4

y = 2.75

User Enkhbat
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