SOLUTION: Solve the porportion 4/5 = 64/c Any help with this equation would be <b>Greatly</b> appreciated.

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Question 114592: Solve the porportion
4/5 = 64/c
Any help with this equation would be Greatly appreciated.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4%2F5+=+64%2Fc Start with the given equation


c%284%2F5%29+=+64 Multiply both sides by c



4c+=+64%2A5 Multiply both sides by 5


4c+=+320 Multiply


c+=+80 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate c