Question

In the proportion 35/40=5/x which number is equal to x in the proportion ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{35}{40}=\frac{5}{x}$

Do cross multiplication

35*x=5*40

$x=\frac{5*40}{35}\\\\x=\frac{40}{7}$

Answer 2

Answer: $x=\frac{40}{7}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{35}{40} =\frac{5}{x}$

$\frac{7}{8} =\frac{5}{x} \\\\\frac{7}{8} x=5\\\\\frac{7x}{8} =5\\\\7x=5*8\\\\7x=40\\\\x=\frac{40}{7}$

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