SOLUTION: What is 1/4 over X = 1/3 over 36?? I got 2/54??

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Question 912347: What is 1/4 over X = 1/3 over 36??
I got 2/54??
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No, that's not it, it's actually the reciprocal.
%281%2F4%29%2FX+=+%281%2F3%29%2F36
Cross multiplying
%281%2F4%2936=X%281%2F3%29
Multiply both sides by 3.
%283%2F4%2936=X
X=27