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User Monnef
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Answer:


  • \boxed{\sf{x=24}}

Explanation:

GIVEN:

To find the missing number in the proportion, you have to isolate it the term of x from one side of the equation.


\sf{(8)/(7)=(x)/(21) }

First, thing you do is switch sides.


\sf{(x)/(21)=(8)/(7) }

Multiply by 21 from both sides.


\Longrightarrow: \sf{(21x)/(21)=(8*21)/(7) }

Solve.

Multiply the numbers from left to right.

Use the order of operations.

PEMDAS stands for:

  • Parentheses
  • Exponents
  • Multiply
  • Divide
  • Add
  • Subtract


\Longrightarrow: \sf{(8*21)/(7)=(168)/(7)=24 }


\Longrightarrow: \boxed{\sf{x=24}}

  • Therefore, the final answer is x=24.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.

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