SOLUTION: Solve the proportion 12 over 42 equals x over 14.. What is the value of x?

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Question 768679: Solve the proportion 12 over 42 equals x over 14.. What is the value of x?
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Solve the proportion 12 over 42 equals x over 14.. What is the value of x?

12/42 = x/14
12*14 = 42x
42x = 168
x = 4
Answer: x = 4
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