SOLUTION: I can't seem to find the value of x in a ratio problem. 4/x = 7/10

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Question 544864: I can't seem to find the value of x in a ratio problem.
4/x = 7/10
Found 2 solutions by saifoo.khan, fcabanski:
Answer by saifoo.khan(162) About Me  (Show Source):
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4/x = 7/10
Cross multiply,
7x = 4*10
7x = 40
x = 40/7

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Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4/x = 7/10


Cross multiply.
7x=40
x=40/7

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