3:5=X:25

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on Nov 21, 2024 at 8:59 pm



You asked:

Solve \(3 : 5=X : 25\) for the variable \(X\).

MathBot Answer:

$$\begin{aligned}X &= 15\end{aligned}$$

Express both ratios as fractions. \[\frac{3}{5} = \frac{X}{25}\]

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{3}{5} &= \frac{X}{25} \\ 75 &= 5 X \\ X &&= 15 \end{aligned}$$

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