SOLUTION: 3/y=12/17 need help on how do i solve this

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Question 556107: 3/y=12/17 need help on how do i solve this
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%2Fy=12%2F17
Cross multiply
12y = 3 * 17
12y = 51
y = 51%2F12
y = 41%2F4