78:169=12:y

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on Nov 20, 2024 at 7:18 pm



You asked:

Solve \(78 : 169=12 : y\) for the variable \(y\).

MathBot Answer:

$$\begin{aligned}y &= 26\end{aligned}$$

Express both ratios as fractions. \[\frac{78}{169} = \frac{12}{y}\]

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{78}{169} &= \frac{12}{y} \\ 78 y &= 2028 \\ y &&= 26 \end{aligned}$$

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