Question

Solve for c in the proportion.

24
c
=
4
2


c =

Answer 1

To solve for \( c \) in the proportion

\[
\frac{24}{c} = \frac{4}{2},
\]

first, we simplify the right side:

\[
\frac{4}{2} = 2.
\]

Now the equation is

\[
\frac{24}{c} = 2.
\]

Next, we can cross-multiply to solve for \( c \):

\[
24 = 2c.
\]

Now, divide both sides by 2:

\[
c = \frac{24}{2} = 12.
\]

Thus, the value of \( c \) is

\[
\boxed{12}.
\]