X:9=8:18

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on Nov 21, 2024 at 9:07 pm



You asked:

Solve \(X : 9=8 : 18\) for the variable \(X\).

MathBot Answer:

$$\begin{aligned}X &= 4\end{aligned}$$

Express both ratios as fractions. \[\frac{X}{9} = \frac{8}{18}\]

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{X}{9} &= \frac{8}{18} \\ 18 X &= 72 \\ X &&= 4 \end{aligned}$$

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