Question

Solving proportions 4/3=8/x

Answer 1

Two ways:

$\frac{4}{3} = \frac{8}{x}$  cross multiply
4x = 3*8
4x = 24
x = 6

$\frac{4}{3} * \frac{2}{} = \frac{8}{x}$
$\frac{4}{3} * \frac{2}{2} = \frac{8}{6}$

The answer is 6

Answer 2

$\frac{4}{3}$ = $\frac{8}{x}$ should be x = 6.

First, multiply both sides by x. Your problem should look like: $\frac{4}{3} x$ = 8
Second, simplify $\frac{4}{3} x$ to $\frac{4x}{3}$. Your problem should look like: $\frac{4x}{3}$ = 8.
Third, multiply both sides by 3. Your problem should look like: 4x = 24.
Fourth, divide both sides by 4. Your problem should look like: x = $\frac{24}{4}$.
Fifth, simplify $\frac{24}{4}$ to 6. Your problem should look like: x = 6, which is your answer.