To solve for X, we can set up a proportion. Write the given proportion:
5/12 = X/36
To solve for X, we can cross multiply:
12 * X = 5 * 36
12X = 180
We can now solve for X by dividing both sides of the equation by 12:
X = 180/12
X = 15
Therefore, X = 15.
Which number would replace X to make these fractions equivalent? 5/12 = X/36
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