SOLUTION: The ratio of Sam's height to Joe's height is 5:6. Sam is 57" tall, how tall is Joe?
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The ratio of Sam's height to Joe's height is 5:6. Sam is 57" tall, how tall is Joe?
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Hi
Let x represent the constant of proportionality
5x = 57"
x = 11.4
Joe is
= 68.4"
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