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how do i solve for x wtih fractions?

ex. 26/57 = 849/5x

 Aug 27, 2014
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Cross multiply:

26*5x = 57*849

130x = 48393

 

Divide both sides by 130:

x = 48393/130

 

x = 372.2538461538461538 = ~372.

 Aug 27, 2014

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