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Solve the following proportion for x 5/8 = x/7 Round your answer to the nearest tenth
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Solve the following proportion for x

5/8 = x/7

Round your answer to the nearest tenth

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5:8
X:7

Cross multiply :
= 7(5)=8x

35=8x
Now divide both sides by 8
35/8= x
x= 4.375


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