SOLUTION: How do I solve this proportion problem? 3 over 5 over b equals 8 over 5 I know I need to cross multiply somewhere I'm just not sure where?

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: How do I solve this proportion problem?
3 over 5 over b equals 8 over 5
I know I need to cross multiply somewhere I'm just not sure where? This question is from textbook

Answer by cutepiscean5(19) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
we have the equation as:

we know that b can also be written as b over 1, that is b/1.
so the equation becomes;

we also know the concept of reciprocals that:

so we first we reduce our equation as:

or,
now cross multiply, we get:

=>
=>
=> (in the lowest fraction terms)
so, that's our answer.
Hope this helps you.
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