Question

Solve the proportion for v
17/8 = 9/v
Round your answer to the nearest tenth

Answer 1

v ≈ 4.2

Explanation:

Multiply both sides of the equation by 8v/17.

`(17)/(8)=(9)/(v)\\\\(17)/(8)\cdot(8v)/(17)=(9)/(v)\cdot(8v)/(17)\\\\v=(72)/(17)\\\\\boxed{v\approx4.2}`