SOLUTION: Solve the following proportion for x . Now how do i go about doing this one?? These are fractions by the way. Is this where i have to find a least common denominator then what???

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Question 225155: Solve the following proportion for x .
Now how do i go about doing this one?? These are fractions by the way. Is this where i have to find a least common denominator then what???
3/17 = x/12

Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3%2F17 = x%2F12
Just cross multiply and find x
17x = 3(12)
17x = 36
x = 36%2F17