SOLUTION: how do you solve for proportions

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Question 387069: how do you solve for proportions
Answer by tara0066(31) About Me  (Show Source):
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The easiest way is to set up your two proportions. Then, cross multiply in an X shape.
1/b=2/6
1(6)=2(b) Set these equal to each other. Then solve for the variable.
6=2b Divide by 2
b=3
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