SOLUTION: (1) solve each proportion for the given variable. 8/9=x/72 (2) x/24=8/10

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Question 34686: (1) solve each proportion for the given variable.

8/9=x/72
(2) x/24=8/10

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9x=8*72
x=8*8
x=64
Cheers,
Stan H.

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