Find z for the following proportion: z/9= 2/3

1 answer:

4 0

Cross multiplication will help find the value of x
$\frac{z}{9} = \frac{2}{3} 


$
9*2=18
3*z=3z

Now we have :
3z=18
Divide both sides by 3 to isolate z

Final answer: z=6

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