The ratio of 72 to 24 is equal to the ratio of 15 to X. list and calculate the ratio, and solve the ratio
72∶24=15∶x
72x=24×15
x=5
The ratio of 10 to 12 is equal to the ratio of 35 to X,
10:12=35:x
10x=12×35
x=420÷10
x=42
The quotient of X divided by 4.2 is equal to 3:5
X:4.2=3:5
5X=4.2x3
X=4.2x3/5
x=2.52