Question

Slove the proportion 9/16 = x/12

Answer 1

First, simplify 9/16 to 2.25/4.

To make the denominator 12, multiply 4 by 3.

2.25 x 3 = 7.75

4 x 3 = 12

7.75/12

Answer 2

Solve for x by simplifying both sides of the equation, then isolating the variable.

Exact Form:

x = 27/4

Decimal Form:

x = 6.75

Mixed Number Form:

x = 6 3/4