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What is the value of x in the proportion?
9/12=12/x

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Answer:0.75

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User Amrit
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Answer- X=16

Step-by-step explanation:

Determine the defined range
9/12=12/x, x≠0

Reduce the fraction with 3
3/4=12/x

Simplify the equation using cross-multiplication
3x=48

Divide both sides of the equation by 3
x=16, x≠0

Check if the solution is in the defined range
x=16
User Charroch
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