SOLUTION: Solve the proportion. Enter your answer in the following format: x=4.5 8/x =5/12 I need help with this can anyone help me by explaining the steps to me Please.

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Question 628233: Solve the proportion. Enter your answer in the following format: x=4.5
8/x =5/12


I need help with this can anyone help me by explaining the steps to me Please.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation


Cross multiply


Multiply


Divide both sides by 5.


Flip the equation.


Divide.


So the answer is

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