Chapter 6.2, Problem 2C

To determine

To solve the proportion by using equivalent ratios

Answer to Problem 2C

The solution of the given proportion is $x=12$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information : the proportion given as,

  $\frac{3}{8}=\frac{x}{32}$

Calculation : the given proportion can be calculated as,

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{3}{8}=\frac{x}{32}\\ \frac{3}{8\times 4}=\frac{x}{32}\left[\text{compare denominators}\right]\\ \frac{3\times 4}{32}=\frac{x}{32}\left[\text{find }x\right]\\ x=4\times 3\\ x=12\end{array}$

Because,

  $\begin{array}{l}4\times 3=12\\ x=12\end{array}$