In the proportion 1 over z equals fraction numerator begin display style 4 over 5 end style over denominator 8 end fraction which number is equal to z in the proportion?

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Enzo Rosario

7 March, 06:49

In the proportion 1 over z equals fraction numerator begin display style 4 over 5 end style over denominator 8 end fraction which number is equal to z in the proportion?

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Rosalind · Answer 1

For this case we have the following expression:

1 / z = (4/5) / (8)

Rewriting we have:

1 / z = 4/40

1 / z = 1/10

Clearing the value of z we have:

z = 10

Answer:

The value of z for this case is given by:

z = 10