Question

Solve the proportion below. x/27=4/9

Answer 1

x = 12

cross multiply:
x * 9 = 27 * 4

simplifying
x * 9 = 27 * 4

reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
9x = 27 * 4

multiply 27 * 4
9x = 108

solving
9x = 108

solving for variable 'x'.

move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

divide each side by '9'.
x = 12

simplifying
x = 12

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Answer 2

12/27

Explanation:

9 x 3 = 27

4 x 3 = 12

Therefore, x = 12