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In the following proportion, what does w equal? 3/4 = w/28

A. 7
B. 8
C. 18
D. 21

User Pbaranski
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Explanation:


(3)/(4) = (w)/(28)


(3)/(4) = (w)/(4 * 7)


3 = (w)/(7)


w = 21

User Joanne
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W=21
To get from 4 to 28 you multiply by 7, so 3x7=21.
User Annelaure
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