Solve the proportion below. x/27=4/9

X = 12

cross multiply:

x * 9 = 27 * 4

simplifying

x * 9 = 27 * 4

reorder the terms for easier multiplication:

9x = 27 * 4

multiply 27 * 4

9x = 108

solving

9x = 108

solving for variable 'x'.

move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

divide each side by '9'.

x = 12

simplifying

x = 12

you're welcome

12/27

Step-by-step explanation:

9 x 3 = 27

4 x 3 = 12

Therefore, x = 12