5:X=30:48

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on Nov 21, 2024 at 9:03 pm



You asked:

Solve \(5 : X=30 : 48\) for the variable \(X\).

MathBot Answer:

$$\begin{aligned}X &= 8\end{aligned}$$

Express both ratios as fractions. \[\frac{5}{X} = \frac{30}{48}\]

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{5}{X} &= \frac{30}{48} \\ 240 &= 30 X \\ X &&= 8 \end{aligned}$$

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