Question

Solve the following proportion for 17/13=9/u

Answer 1

Answer:

u = 6.88

Solution,

$\frac{17}{13} = \frac{9}{u}$

Sinplify the equation using cross multiplication

$17 \times u = 13 \times 9$

Calculate the product

$17u = 117$

Divide both sides of the equation by 17

$\frac{17u}{17} = \frac{117}{17}$

Calculate

$u = 6.88$

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