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1/2:2/3=3/4x what is x??

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Answer:

x = 1

Explanation:

Solve for x:

1/2:2/3 = (3 x)/4

Convert ratios to fractions:

1/((2 2)/3) = (3 x)/4

(1/2)/(2/3) = 3/4 = 3/4:

3/4 = (3 x)/4

3/4 = (3 x)/4 is equivalent to (3 x)/4 = 3/4:

(3 x)/4 = 3/4

Multiply both sides by 4/3:

Answer: x = 1

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