Question

Solve the proportion 20/100 = x/147.6
Find the answer to the nearest tenth.

Please explain your answer.

Answer 1

\[\frac{ 20 }{ 100 }=\frac{ x }{ 147.6 }\]

Answer 2

Cross multiply.

Answer 3

I see now! thank you!! duh, I feel stupid now :P

Answer 4

OK, glad I could sort of help you.

Answer 5

you were a big help! thanks!

Answer 6

\[100x=2952\]
\[100x/100=x\]
\[2952/100=29.52\]
\[x=29.52\]
I just worked it out anyways. It is nice to get practice every once and a while to sharpen your brain.