Question

In the proportion 35/140 = 5/x which number is equal to x in the proportion

Answer 1

35/140=0.25
5/20=0.25
x=20

Answer 2

Answer:

$x=20$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that the proportion on in terms of numbers and another in terms of a variable x are equal.  

We are to find the value of the variable x

Given equation is

$\frac{35}{140} =\frac{5}{x}$

Cross multiply

To get

$35x=5(140)\\x=\frac{5(140)}{35} =20$

Answer is

$x=20$