Question 456069: How do I figure out the value of x in the equation 53 / x = 77.419%? Found 2 solutions by oberobic, richwmiller:Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! First, you need to recognize that 77.419% = 0.77419.
Now the equation is:
Multiply both sides by x.
Divide both sides by .77419.
So,
Using a calculator
Check your work by substituting this value in the original setup.
Again, use a calculator.
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Answer: x = 68.174305
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Remember to do your calculations to more decimal digits than you need in your answer. That way you can control rounding effects.
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Done.
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