3 years ago

Solve the proportion to determine the value of x. 4x / 15 = 60 / x

Mathematics

2 answers:

natali 33 [55]3 years ago

8 0

4x/15 = 60/x
4x^2 = 900
x^2 = 225
x = 15

AnnZ [28]3 years ago

5 0

4x/15 = 60/x

4x² = 60 * 15

x² = 60 * 15 / 4 = 15 * 15 = 225

x = 15, -15

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