SOLUTION: All I need is a little help understanding how to solve a proportion. The problem is {{{16:48=x:100}}}. my teacher actually didn't have time to teach us because we had a test today.

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Question 254229: All I need is a little help understanding how to solve a proportion. The problem is 16%3A48=x%3A100. my teacher actually didn't have time to teach us because we had a test today. thank you for help and time!
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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treat them as fractions
16/48=x/100 and solve for x

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The proportion 16%3A48=x%3A100 is equivalent to the equation 16%2F48=x%2F100


16%2F48=x%2F100 Start with the given equation.


%2816%2F48%29%2A100=x Multiply both sides by 100


1600%2F48=x Multiply


100%2F3=x Reduce



So our answer is x=100%2F3 which is roughly x=33.333