The solution of the provided proportion \frac{12}{a}=\frac{5}{8}

kuCAu

kuCAu

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2021-08-03

The solution of the provided proportion 12a=58

Answer & Explanation

Nicole Conner

Nicole Conner

Skilled2021-08-04Added 97 answers

Consider the provided proportion:
12a=58
To solve the proportions, multiply both sides of the equation by LCD.
LCD of the provided proportion is 8a
Hence, multiply both sides of the equation by 8a
(8a)(12a)=58(8a)
Further simplify
(8a)(12a)=58(8a)
96=5a Now, divide both sides of the equation by 5
96=5a
965=5a5
a=965
Further simplify
a=965
a=19.2
Hence, the simplidied form of the provided proportion is a=19.2.
Jeffrey Jordon

Jeffrey Jordon

Expert2021-12-17Added 2605 answers

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