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  • 02-03-2020
  • Mathematics
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Solve the proportion for the variable given.

4/6 = 9/x
A) 10
B) 6
C) 1
D) 27/2
Answer is d) 27/2
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  • 10-03-2020

Answer:

D) 27/2

Step-by-step explanation:

we have

[tex]\frac{4}{6}=\frac{9}{x}[/tex]

Multiply in cross

[tex]4(x)=9(6)\\4x=54[/tex]

Divide by 4 both sides

[tex]x=\frac{54}{4}[/tex]

Simplify

Divide by 2 both numerator and denominator

[tex]x=\frac{27}{2}[/tex]

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