Chapter 12.7, Problem 42S

To determine

To solve: the given proportion.

Answer to Problem 42S

The value of m is 3.3.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $\frac{30}{14}=\frac{m}{1.54}$ .

Calculation:

Consider the equation $\frac{30}{14}=\frac{m}{1.54}$ .

  $\begin{array}{l}30\cdot 1.54=m\cdot 14\text{ Cross product}\\ \text{46}\text{.2=14}m\text{ Multiply}\\ \frac{46.2}{14}=m\text{ Divide}\\ \text{3}\text{.3}=m\text{ Simplify}\end{array}$

Hence, the value of m is 3.3.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the value of m is 3.3.