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Question 1173728: what is the answer to 3:4=48:b
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Hi,

what is the answer to 3:4=48:b 

 3:4 is a ratio and can be written as 3/4 

 48:b = 48/b

 3:4=48:b  says the two fractions are equal

+3%2F4+=+48%2Fb

Solving by cross multiplying:

 3b = 4•48 

  b = 4•48/3 = 4•16

  b = 64 is the answer to the value of b

  3:4=48:64 

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