Which number would replace X to make these fractions equivalent? 6/X=9/12

Question

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X =

Answer 1

To find X, we need to cross-multiply the fractions and solve for X.

6/X = 9/12

Cross-multiplying gives us:

12 * 6 = 9 * X

72 = 9X

Dividing both sides by 9, we get:

8 = X

So, the missing number X is 8.