Convert Measurements with Proportions Quick Check 3 of 53 of 5 Items Question 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) Responses 144 144 158.4 158.4 32.7 32.7 3.27 3.27

Answer 1

To convert kilograms to pounds, you can use the proportion 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds.

To find out how many kilograms are equal to 72 pounds, you can set up the proportion:

1 kilogram / 2.2 pounds = x kilograms / 72 pounds

Cross multiplying, we get:

2.2 pounds * x kilograms = 1 kilogram * 72 pounds

Simplifying, we get:

2.2x = 72

Dividing both sides by 2.2, we get:

x = 72 / 2.2

x ≈ 32.7

Therefore, 72 pounds is approximately equal to 32.7 kilograms.