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Solve for w in the proportion. 20 w = 35 42 w =
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Solve for w in the proportion. 20 w = 35 42 w =

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Answer:

x = 24

Explanation:

20/x = 35/42

Simplify the fraction on the right by dividing top and bottom by 7

20/x = 5/6

Using cross products

5x = 20*6

5x = 120

Divide by 5

5x/5 = 120/5

x =24

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