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Is 15/3=v/7 a true proporation?

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Answer:

15/3 = v/7 can be a true proportion.

Explanation:

v is a variable, which means that technically any number can be put inside.

In this case, however, when you are solving for v, the numerator must be proportional to the denominator.

In the case of the question, the questioner multiplied ~2.33 to the denominator. Do the same to the numerator:

15 x 2.33 = ~34.95

If the variable v is ~34.95, then it is a true proportion.