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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the solution for x in the proportion three over five equals twelve over x?

OpenStudy (♪chibiterasu):

\[3/5 = 12/x\]

OpenStudy (♪chibiterasu):

Correct?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

...........erm

OpenStudy (♪chibiterasu):

Ok, well we cros multiply. Do you know what that means?

OpenStudy (♪chibiterasu):

corss*

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no :/

OpenStudy (♪chibiterasu):

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