5:6=X:36

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on Nov 21, 2024 at 9:04 pm



You asked:

Solve \(5 : 6=X : 36\) for the variable \(X\).

MathBot Answer:

$$\begin{aligned}X &= 30\end{aligned}$$

Express both ratios as fractions. \[\frac{5}{6} = \frac{X}{36}\]

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{5}{6} &= \frac{X}{36} \\ 180 &= 6 X \\ X &&= 30 \end{aligned}$$

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