SOLUTION: If 13:5 :: 32: ?

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Question 1082969: If 13:5 :: 32: ?
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20064) About Me  (Show Source):
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13:5 :: 32:?

Replace : with ÷ 
Replace :: with =
Replace ? with x

13÷5 = 32÷x

Write both sides as fractions:

13%2F5=32%2Fx

Cross-multiply:

13%2Ax=32%2A5

13%2Ax=160

x=160%2F13

x=12%264%2F13

Answer: 12%264%2F13

Edwin