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  • 07-09-2018
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Solve the following proportion for x. 3/13 = x/5 Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

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AnimeBrainly
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  • 07-09-2018

To solve, isolate the x. Cross multiply

3/13(13)(5) = x/5(5)(13)

3(5) = (13)x

Simplify

13x = 15

Isolate the x. Divide by 13.

13x/13 = 15/13

x = 15/13

x = 1.2

1.2 is your answer

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