Question

i need this quick!!! please hurry!! Solve the following proportion for X. X over 5 = 17 over 3 Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

`\Huge \boxed{x=28.3}`

Explanation:

The proportion is given,

`\displaystyle (x)/(5) =(17)/(3)`

We need the x variable isolated on one side, so we can find the value of x that makes the proportion true.

Multiply both sides of the equation by 5.

`\displaystyle (x)/(5) * (5)=(17)/(3) * (5)`

Simplify the equation.

`\displaystyle x=(85)/(3)`

`x=28.33333333...`

The value of x that makes the proportion true is 28.3 (rounded to nearest tenth place).

Answer 2

`\huge\boxed{x = 28.3}`

Explanation:

=>
`(x)/(5) = (17)/(3)`

Cross Multiplying

=> x * 3 = 5 * 17

=> 3x = 85

Dividing both sides by 3

=> x = 85/3

=> x = 28.3 (To nearest tenth)