SOLUTION: what is 16/4=12/x

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Question 426506: what is 16/4=12/x
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Hi

solving for x

16%2F4=12%2Fx    | Cross Multiplying 

  16x = 48

    x = 3



CHECKING our Answer***

 16/4 = 12/3 = 4