5:6=X:36

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on Nov 21, 2024 at 9:04 pm



You asked:

Solve 5:6=X:365 : 6=X : 36 for the variable XX.

MathBot Answer:

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


Express both ratios as fractions. 56=X36\frac{5}{6} = \frac{X}{36}

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. 56=X36180=6XX=30\begin{aligned}\frac{5}{6} &= \frac{X}{36} \\ 180 &= 6 X \\ X &&= 30 \end{aligned}