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OpenStudy (anonymous):

find the missing number in the proportion. 4/x = 20/15

OpenStudy (agent0smith):

You should show your work in the last question so we can help you fix whatever errors you're making. \[\Large \frac{ 4 }{ x} = \frac{ 20 }{ 15 }\] Do you know how to cross multiply?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (agent0smith):

Try it. Make sure you show your work.

OpenStudy (agent0smith):

You can simplify the fraction on the right too first, if you prefer.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so i multiply 4x15 and x x20

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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