Question

Solve the following proportion for 17/13=9/u

Answer 1

u = 6.88

Solution,

`(17)/(13) = (9)/(u)`

Sinplify the equation using cross multiplication

`17 * u = 13 * 9`

Calculate the product

`17u = 117`

Divide both sides of the equation by 17

`(17u)/(17) = (117)/(17)`

Calculate

`u = 6.88`

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