Question

solve the proportion.
$\frac{3x}{8}=\frac{6}{5}$
$x=square$ (type an integer or a simplified fraction.)

Explanation:

Step1: Cross - multiply

$3x\times5 = 6\times8$
$15x=48$

Step2: Solve for x

$x=\frac{48}{15}$
Simplify the fraction: $x = \frac{16}{5}$

Answer:

$\frac{16}{5}$