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(28595) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8%2Fx+=5%2F12+ Start with the given equation


8%2A12+=5x+ Cross multiply


96+=5x+ Multiply


96%2F5+=x+ Divide both sides by 5.


x+=+96%2F5+ Flip the equation.


x+=+19.2+ Divide.


So the answer is x+=+19.2+

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