Chapter 12.7, Problem 40S

To determine

To solve: the given proportion.

Answer to Problem 40S

The value of x is 3.5.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $\frac{14}{32}=\frac{x}{8}$

Calculation:

Consider the equation $\frac{14}{32}=\frac{x}{8}$

The objective is to find the value of x.

Simplify the equation as follows:

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{14}{32}=\frac{x}{8}\\ 14\cdot 8=32.xCrossproduct\\ 112=32xMultiply\\ \frac{112}{32}=xDivide\\ 3.5=xSimplify\end{array}$

Hence, the value of x is 3.5.

Conclusion:

Hence, the value of x is 3.5.