SOLUTION: Solve for x: 5:X = 20:3

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Question 390562: Solve for x:
5:X = 20:3
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,         

 5:X = 20:3   |can be written as

 5%2FX+=+20%2F3   |Cross multiplying to solve for x

   20X = 15

     X = 15/20 = 3/4