SOLUTION: 24/x = 4/3

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Question 97366: 24/x = 4/3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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24%2Fx=4%2F3 Start with the given ratio


24=%284%2F3%29%2Ax Multiply both sides by x

24%2A3=4%2Ax Multiply both sides by 3

72=4%2Ax Multiply

72%2F4=x Divide both sides by 4


18=x Simplify



So our answer is x=18