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

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Answer:

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

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