SOLUTION: 54 over 72 = x over 100

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Question 566306: 54 over 72 = x over 100
Answer by Tias_411(14) About Me  (Show Source):
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+54%2F72=+x%2F100+ the trick is to cross-multiply. 54*100= 72x ; 5400= 72x ;then you divide by 72 so x will be by itself. 5400/72= x ; x= 75