Chapter 6, Problem 19CR

To determine

To solve the proportion: $\frac{6}{17}=\frac{3}{x}$

Answer to Problem 19CR

The solution of $\frac{6}{17}=\frac{3}{x}$ is $x=8.5$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Consider the given proportion $\frac{6}{17}=\frac{3}{x}$

Calculation:

Using cross products property,

  $x=\frac{3\times 17}{6}$

  $x=\frac{51}{6}$ [Multiply]

  $x=8.5$ [Divide]