MathematicsQuestion 50 of 120
Solve the proportion: 4/6 = x/9.
a.3
b.4.5
c.5
d.6
Explanation
Cross-multiply: 4 x 9 = 6 times x, so 36 = 6x. Divide both sides by 6: x = 6. Thus x equals 6.
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