Chapter 6.2, Problem 4C

To determine

To solve the proportion by using equivalent ratios.

Answer to Problem 4C

The solution of the given proportion is $x=24$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information : the proportion is given as,

  $\frac{x}{48}=\frac{6}{12}$

Calculation : the given proportion can be calculated as,

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{x}{48}=\frac{6}{12}\\ \frac{x}{48}=\frac{6}{12\times 4}\left[\text{compare denominators}\right]\\ \frac{x}{48}=\frac{6\times 4}{48}\left[\text{find }x\right]\\ x=6\times 4\\ x=24\end{array}$

Because,

  $\begin{array}{l}6\times 4=24\\ x=24\end{array}$