Answer
$x=88$
Work Step by Step
We are given the proportion $\frac{x}{11}=\frac{32}{4}$. We can set the cross products equal and solve for the unknown variable.
$x\times4=11\times32$
$4x=352$
Divide both sides by 4.
$x=88$
Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Salzman, Stanley A.; Hestwood, Diana L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0134467795
ISBN 13:
978-0-13446-779-5
Chapter 5 - Ratio and Proportion - 5.4 Solving Problems - 5.4 Exercises - Page 356: 7
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