Chapter 6.2, Problem 3E

To determine

To solve the proportion.

Answer to Problem 3E

The solution of the given proportion is $x=25$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information : the proportion given as,

  $\frac{1}{2}=\frac{x}{50}$

Calculation : the given proportion can be calculated as,

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{1}{2}=\frac{x}{50}\\ \frac{1}{2}\cdot 50=\frac{x}{50}\cdot 50\left[\text{multiply each side by 50}\right]\\ \frac{50}{2}=x\left[\text{simplify}\right]\\ x=25\left[\text{divide}\right]\end{array}$

Therefore,

The solution of the given proportion is $x=25$ .