Write the ratio 12: 9 as an equivalent ratio of 4 : x Write your answer as a complete ratio

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Answer 1

To find an equivalent ratio of 12:9 in the form of 4:x, we can set up a proportion:

\[ \frac{12}{9} = \frac{4}{x} \]

Next, we can cross-multiply:

\[ 12x = 36 \]

Now, solve for \(x\):

\[ x = \frac{36}{12} = 3 \]

Therefore, the equivalent ratio is:

\[ 4:3 \]

So, the answer is 4:3.