SOLUTION: The problem is 6/10 = 9/x What is X?

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Question 120691: The problem is 6/10 = 9/x What is X?
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, B-Rod33:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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6%2F10=9%2Fx Start with the given ratio


%286%2F10%29%2Ax=9 Multiply both sides by x

6%2Ax=9%2A10 Multiply both sides by 10

6%2Ax=90 Multiply

x=90%2F6 Divide both sides by 6


x=15 Simplify



So our answer is x=15

Answer by B-Rod33(7) About Me  (Show Source):
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6/10=9/x
x=9/6/10
x=9*10/6
x=9*5/3
x=15