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28 July, 21:12

How can you solve for x in the proportion 7/8 = x/24?

Set the sum of 7 and 8 equal to the sum of 24 and x, and then solve for x.

Set the sum of 7 and 24 equal to the sum of 8 and x, and then solve for x.

Set the product of 7 and 8 equal to the product of 24 and x, and then solve for x.

Set the product of 7 and 24 equal to the product of 8 and x, and then solve for x.

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  1. 28 July, 21:32
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    The answer is D
  2. 28 July, 22:48
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    The answer is x=21. You have to do cross multiplication
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