SOLUTION: How do I figure out this problem to solve for "X"? x/a=y/b

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Question 905544: How do I figure out this problem to solve for "X"?
x/a=y/b

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply both sides by



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