Question

Solve the proportion.
v/6
=
96/72
v=

Answer 1

To solve the proportion \(\frac{v}{6} = \frac{96}{72}\), we can cross-multiply.

First, rewrite the equation:
\[
v \cdot 72 = 6 \cdot 96
\]

Now calculate \(6 \cdot 96\):
\[
6 \cdot 96 = 576
\]

So, we have:
\[
72v = 576
\]

Next, divide both sides by 72 to solve for \(v\):
\[
v = \frac{576}{72}
\]

Calculating \(576 \div 72\):
\[
v = 8
\]

Thus, the solution is:
\[
v = 8
\]