Question 147524


{{{8/x=28/42}}} Start with the given ratio



{{{8=(28/42)*x}}} Multiply both sides by x



{{{8*42=28*x}}} Multiply both sides by 42



{{{336=28*x}}} Multiply



{{{336/28=x}}} Divide both sides by 28



{{{12=x}}} Simplify



So our answer is  {{{x=12}}}