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Which equation could you use to solve for x in the proportion 4/5=9/x?

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Answer:


(4)/(5) =(9)/(x) or
x = (9*5)/(4)

Explanation:


(4)/(5) =(9)/(x)


9*5 = 45


45=4x\\


x=11.25

User LVB
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Answer:

11.25

Explanation:

Step 1:

4/5 = 9/x Proportion

Step 2:

4x = 45 Multiply

Step 3:

45 ÷ 4 Divide

Answer:

x = 11.25

Hope This Helps :)

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