SOLUTION: A person whose foot length is 10 inches is 67 inches tall. A human-like creature has a foot length of 38 inches. Use a proportion to find the height os the creature

Algebra ->  Rational-functions -> SOLUTION: A person whose foot length is 10 inches is 67 inches tall. A human-like creature has a foot length of 38 inches. Use a proportion to find the height os the creature       Log On


   

Question 1137402: A person whose foot length is 10 inches is 67 inches tall. A human-like creature has a foot length of 38 inches. Use a proportion to find the height os the creature
Answer by ikleyn(52914) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.
Use the proportion


10%2F67 = 38%2Fx.


From the proportion, find


x = %2867%2A38%29%2F10.


To get the number, use your calculator.


--------------------

On proportions,  see the lessons
    - Proportions
    - Using proportions to solve word problems
    - Using proportions to solve word problems in Physics
    - Using proportions to solve Chemistry problems
    - Using proportions to estimate the number of fish in a lake
    - HOW TO algebreze and solve these problems using proportions
    - OVERVIEW of lessons on proportions
in this site.

These lessons were written specially for you.

Read them and become an expert in this area.

Start from the very first lesson.

Consider these lessons as your textbook,  handbook,  tutorials and  (free of charge)  home teacher.