Solve for b in the proportion.
16
b
=
12
9
b =
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12(16)/9 = 192/9 = 21.33333
wrong
Apologies for the earlier mistake. Let's solve it correctly.
To solve for b in the proportion:
16/b = 12/9
First, cross-multiply:
12 * b = 9 * 16
12b = 144
Next, divide both sides of the equation by 12 to isolate b:
b = 144/12
b = 12
Therefore, the value of b in the proportion is 12.
To solve for b in the proportion:
16/b = 12/9
First, cross-multiply:
12 * b = 9 * 16
12b = 144
Next, divide both sides of the equation by 12 to isolate b:
b = 144/12
b = 12
Therefore, the value of b in the proportion is 12.
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