Question 34701
{{{ 3/8=14/32 }}}
If equal, the means will equal the extreams ... in short ... cross multiply and compare the results.
{{{ 3(32) = 8(14) }}}
{{{ 96 = 112 }}}
FALSE
So they are NOT equal



{{{ x/24=8/10 }}}
Reduce the fraction first (just makes it easier.)
{{{ x/24=4/5 }}}
Cross Multiply
{{{ 5x = 4(24) }}}
{{{ x = (4(24))/5 }}}
{{{ x = 96/5 }}}
{{{ x = 19.2 }}}


Just an FYI ... normally, if a problem is in fraction form, put the answer in fraction form, too, even if it means leaving it in a "reduced" improper fraction.

As a teacher I would rather see 96/5 than 19.2 or 19  1/5

Figure out what your teacher wants, and give your answers in that form.