2:11=14:X

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on Nov 21, 2024 at 9:08 pm



You asked:

Solve \(2 : 11=14 : X\) for the variable \(X\).

MathBot Answer:

$$\begin{aligned}X &= 77\end{aligned}$$

Express both ratios as fractions. \[\frac{2}{11} = \frac{14}{X}\]

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{2}{11} &= \frac{14}{X} \\ 2 X &= 154 \\ X &&= 77 \end{aligned}$$

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