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HELLLLPPPPcould someone please help me out with this question. I think I have an answer but I'm not so sure.

HELLLLPPPPcould someone please help me out with this question. I think I have an answer-example-1

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Answer: a = 4/3

1. You can simplify the proportion by multiplying 5 and 3 and making it the denominator. 1/15 = a/20
2. Cross multiply. 15a = 20.
3. Divide by 15 on both sides. a = 4/3
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