SOLUTION: Sara runs 4 miles in 30 minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would she run in 48 minutes

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Question 1075337: Sara runs 4 miles in 30 minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would she run in 48 minutes
Answer by ikleyn(52756) About Me  (Show Source):
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4%2F30 = x%2F48.

Solve the proportion.

x = %284%2A48%29%2F30.


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