Question

Find the number that makes 4:12 equivalent to 28:__.

Answer 1

84

Explanation:

4 : 12 = 28 : x

If you do something to one side you have to do the same thing to the other side.

28 ÷ 4 = 7

12 × 7 = 84

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Answer 2

84

Explanation:

We can set up a proportion using fractions.

`(4)/(12) = (28)/(x)`

Now, let's cross multiply by multiplying 12 and 28 then dividing by 4.

`12\cdot28=336\\\\336/4=84`

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