Question

solve for y in the proportion.
\\(\frac{57}{76}=\frac{45}{y}\\)
\\(y = \square\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Cross - multiply

$57y = 45\times76$

Step2: Calculate the right - hand side

$45\times76 = 3420$, so $57y=3420$

Step3: Solve for y

$y=\frac{3420}{57}=60$

Answer:

$60$