SOLUTION: Solve for x in a fraction. X/12=3/8

Question 1107303: Solve for x in a fraction. X/12=3/8
Found 3 solutions by rfer, josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=3/8*12
x=36/8
x=4.5
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply left and right members by 12.

Answer by ikleyn(52777)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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