Convert kilograms to pounds using the proportion 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds. How many kilograms are equal to 72 pounds? Round to the nearest tenth of a kilogram.(1 point)

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Responses

32.7
32.7

144
144

158.4
158.4

3.27

Answer 1

Let x represent the number of kilograms equal to 72 pounds.

We can set up the proportion: 1 kilogram / 2.2 pounds = x kilograms / 72 pounds

Cross multiplying, we get: 2.2 * x = 1 * 72

Simplifying, we have: 2.2x = 72

Dividing both sides by 2.2, we find: x = 32.7

Therefore, 72 pounds is equal to approximately 32.7 kilograms.