Question

Solve the proportion below for X.

X/17 = 3/5

Answer 1

I will fan and give a medal for the best/right answer!!

Answer 2

@jim_thompson5910 @phi

Answer 3

Hint:

cross multiply to go from

X/17 = 3/5

to

5*x = 17*3

5x = 51

I'll let you finish

Answer 4

tell me what you get

Answer 5

x = 10.2??

Answer 6

that's your answer in decimal form

the answer in fraction form is just 51/5

Answer 7

so either x = 51/2 or x = 10.2 is your answer (depending on which form your teacher wants)

Answer 8

I gave both just in case! Thank you!!

Answer 9

you're welcome