Question

Solve the following proportion: (round to the nearest tenths place if necessary)

Answer 1

Solution:

Note that:

• 4/7 = 10/x

To find the solution to the proportion, we will need to simplify the equation (4/7 = 10/x)

• 4/7 = 10/x
• => 4x = 70
• => x = 70/4 = 35/2 = 17.5.

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Answer 2

Answer:

x = 17.5

Step-by-step explanation:

4/7 = 10/x

4x = 70

x = 70/4

x = 17.5