Question

Solve the proportion for the variable given.

4/6 = 9/x
A) 10
B) 6
C) 1
D) 27/2
Answer is d) 27/2
(not asking I'm just informing)

Answer 1

Answer:

D) 27/2

Step-by-step explanation:

we have

$\frac{4}{6}=\frac{9}{x}$

Multiply in cross

$4(x)=9(6)\\4x=54$

Divide by 4 both sides

$x=\frac{54}{4}$

Simplify

Divide by 2 both numerator and denominator

$x=\frac{27}{2}$