Question

Given that
5
x
:
9
=
8
:
3
Calculate the value of
x
.
THE CORRECT ANSWER WILL BE BRAINLIEST

Answer 1

Answer:

x=4.8

Step-by-step explanation:

5x:9 = 8:3

It can also be written as

5x/9 = 8/3

Cross multiply

5x*3 = 8*9

15x = 72

Divide both sides by 15

15x/15 = 72/15

x =4.8