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What is the solution of each proportion 3/a = 6/16

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Answer:

1/8

Step-by-step explanation:

3/a * (1/3) = 6/16 * (1/3) -> cancels out the 3 and gets a alone

a = 6/16 * 1/3

a = 6/48

simplified, a = 1/8

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