Solve for X choose the best answer

3/7=x/49

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To solve the equation \( \frac{3}{7} = \frac{x}{49} \), we can use cross-multiplication:

\[ 3 \cdot 49 = 7 \cdot x \]

Calculating the left side:

\[ 3 \cdot 49 = 147 \]

Now, equating the two sides gives:

\[ 147 = 7x \]

Now, divide both sides by 7 to solve for \( x \):

\[ x = \frac{147}{7} = 21 \]

Therefore, the correct answer is:

21