SOLUTION: what is the answer for x over 7 = 4 over 5

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Question 907815: what is the answer for x over 7 = 4 over 5

Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, ewatrrr:
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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+x+%2F7+=+4%2F5 ....cross multiply
+x+%2A5+=+4%2A7
+x+%2A5+=+28
+x++=+28%2F5
+x++=5.6

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2F7+=+4%2F5 | Cross Multiplying to solve
5x = 28
x = 5 3/5 = 5.6