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Solve the proportion : 3/8/1=x/8

User Emalcolmb
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Answer: 3

8

1

=

x

8

Also its in a fraction that's why i put it that way.

Explanation:

3

8

1

=

x

8

Step 1: Cross-multiply.

3

8

1

=

x

8

(

3

8

)*(8)=x*(1)

3=x

Step 2: Flip the equation.

x=3

Answer:

x=3

User Adrian Taylor
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