Question

What is the solution of the proportion 3/5=13/x ? Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 65/3

Step-by-step explanation:

x = 21 2/3, x = 21.6

Answer 2

Answer:  x = 21 2/3

Step-by-step explanation:

3/5 = 13/x

cross multiply  5 × 13,  then divide  by 3.  

65/3 = 21 2/3

It's like multiplying both sides by the reciprocal of the left side.