Question

Find the missing number in the proportion.
StartFraction 6 Over x EndFraction
equalsStartFraction 24 Over 12 EndFraction
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Answer 1

To find the missing number \( x \) in the proportion

\[
\frac{6}{x} = \frac{24}{12},
\]

we can first simplify the right side of the equation.

Calculate \(\frac{24}{12}\):

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

Now the proportion can be rewritten as:

\[
\frac{6}{x} = 2.
\]

Next, we can solve for \( x \) by cross-multiplying:

\[
6 = 2x.
\]

Now, divide both sides by 2 to isolate \( x \):

\[
x = \frac{6}{2} = 3.
\]

Therefore, the missing number \( x \) is:

\[
x = 3.
\]