Question

4/5 = 17/x
Find x please!!
*ratios and proportions*

Answer 1

So, first you need to set up a proportion and cross multiply. This allows you to get an equation which you can solve for x.

Explanation:

`(4)/(5)` ×
`(17)/(x)`

Cross multiply to get 4x = 85

Next, isolate the x variable by dividing the 4 on both sides. This leaves you with x = 21.25.

Answer: x = 21.25