Question

StartFraction 4 over 2 EndFraction = StartFraction 5 over x EndFraction
Solve the proportion for x.
After using cross products, the proportion becomes the equation .
Isolate the variable by dividing both sides of the equation by .
x = .

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 2.5

Step-by-step explanation:

For the equation:

$\frac{4}{2} = \frac{5}{x}$

The cross product is:

4 × x = 2 × 5

Solving for X

$x = \frac{2 * 5}{4}$

And reducing:

x = 2.5

Answer 2

Answer:

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