Question

In the proportion 35/40=5/x which number is equal to x in the proportion ?

Answer 1

Answer:
`x=(40)/(7)`

Step-by-step explanation:

`(35)/(40) =(5)/(x)`

`(7)/(8) =(5)/(x) \\\\(7)/(8) x=5\\\\(7x)/(8) =5\\\\7x=5*8\\\\7x=40\\\\x=(40)/(7)`

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Answer 2

Explanation:

`(35)/(40)=(5)/(x)\\\\`

Do cross multiplication

35*x=5*40

`x=(5*40)/(35)\\\\x=(40)/(7)`