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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-05-08

How do you solve the proportion:

\[
\frac{11}{5.9} = \frac{15}{x}
\]

(Note: To solve for \(x\), use cross-multiplication.)

Asked by jilliande

Answer (3)

5.9 11 ​ = x 15 ​
You have to cross multiply and you get: 11 x = 5.9 ∗ 15
x = 11 5.9 ∗ 15 ​
x = 8.045 ( 45 )

Answered by voytek | 2024-06-10

Multiply 15 by 5.9. Then divide by 11

Answered by bradysummer64 | 2024-06-10

To solve the proportion 5.9 11 ​ = x 15 ​ , use cross multiplication, resulting in x = 8.045454545 . Follow the steps: cross multiply, calculate the right side, set up the equation, and then solve for x .
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Answered by voytek | 2024-12-23

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