SOLUTION: RATIO PROPORTIONS SUCH AS 5:6:x:8

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Question 33415: RATIO PROPORTIONS SUCH AS 5:6:x:8
Answer by stanbon(48568) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5/6 = x/8
Cross-multiply
40=6x
x=10/3
Cheers,
Stan H.