Find the missing number in this proportion. 3/16 = 5/?

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Pramoth · Answer 1 · 2018-01-14T16:30:08+0000

3/16=5/x
times both sides by 16x (aka cross multiply
3x=5*16
3x=80
divide both sides by 3
x=80/3
x=26 and 2/3
the missing number is 80/3 or 26 and 2/3

Find the missing number in this proportion. 3/16 = 5/?

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