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13 December, 16:46

Find the missing number in this proportion. 3/16 = 5/?

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  1. 13 December, 17:00
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    3/16=5/x

    times both sides by 16x (aka cross multiply

    3x=5*16

    3x=80

    divide both sides by 3

    x=80/3

    x=26 and 2/3

    the missing number is 80/3 or 26 and 2/3
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