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Solve the proportion for “m”. 4/12=m/39

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Multiply both sides by 39 to get 13=M
User Thembi
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Answer:

13

Explanation:

4/12 = m/39

Simplify the fraction on the left

Divide the top and bottom by 4

1/3 = m/39

Using cross product

3m = 1*39

Divide each side by 3

3m/3 = 39/3

m = 13

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