Write the ratio 12:9 as an equivalent ratio of 4:x . Write your answer as a complete ratio. (1 point)

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To find the equivalent ratio of 12:9 in the form of 4:x, we first simplify the ratio 12:9.

12:9 simplifies to 4:3 when we divide both numbers by 3.

Now we want to set up the ratio 4:x. Since we already have 4 from the simplified ratio 4:3, we can find the value of x.

Given that the ratio 4:3 is equivalent to 4:x:

4/3 = 4/x

To solve for x, we can cross-multiply:

4 * x = 4 * 3

This simplifies to:

4x = 12

Now, divide both sides by 4:

x = 3

Thus, the equivalent ratio is:

4:3.