$5:3::12:X$

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on Nov 16, 2024 at 6:33 pm



You asked:

Solve \(5 : 3=12 : X\) for the variable \(X\).

MathBot Answer:

$$\begin{aligned}X &= \frac{36}{5}\end{aligned}$$

Express both ratios as fractions. \[\frac{5}{3} = \frac{12}{X}\]

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{5}{3} &= \frac{12}{X} \\ 5 X &= 36 \\ X &&= \frac{36}{5} \end{aligned}$$

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