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put this solution on YOUR website!First, you write the proportion equation, where W = waist size and H = hip size in inches.

where k is the constant of proportionality. You need to find the value of k and this can be done using the given example of the woman whose hip size is 40 inches (H = 40) and whose waist size is 32 inches (W = 32). Substitute the values in the first equation and solve for k.

Divide both sides by 40.

Reduce the fraction.

Now the final equation is:

So, for a woman with 35-inch hips, the ideal waist size would be:

inches.