55% of what number is 70? Round to the nearest tenth.

55% of x is 70

0.55 times x=70

divide both sides by 0.55

127.27272727

round

127.3

To answer the question, let x be the unknown number. The product of this number and the decimal equivalent of the given percentage should be 70. The equation that best represent the given above is,

0.55x = 70

x = 70 / 0.55 = 127.27

Thus, 55% of 127.27 is equal to 70.