SOLUTION: Solve the porportion 15. 27/45 = z/15 Any help with this equation would be <b>Greatly</b> appreciated.

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Question 114597: Solve the porportion
15. 27/45 = z/15
Any help with this equation would be Greatly appreciated.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

27%2F45=z%2F15 Start with the given ratio


%2827%2F45%29%2A15=z Multiply both sides by 15


405%2F45=z Multiply


9=z Simplify



So our answer is z=9