Solving for Variable Proportions

Solve the proportion:

• c = 4

• c = 8

• c = 14

• c = 10

Solve for x 

• x = 16

• x = 28

• x = 1/26

• x = 26

Which proportion would allow you to solve for the missing side, x?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The pair of figures is similar. Find the missing side.

• x = 9

• x = 28

• x = 7

• x = 63

Solve for X.

• 2 ft

• 3 ft

• 4 ft

• 6 ft

Solve for x 

• x = 6

• x = 25

• x = 28

• x = 17

Solve for k

• 165

• 17

• 1/17

• 1/165

For the pair of similar figures, find the length of each side marked with a variable.

• 8 in

• 1 in

• 9.8 in

• 9.3 in

Solve for x. (You will need to set up the proportion, and solve using the distributive property).

• x = 4

• x = 135

• x = 1/4

• x = 2

Solve the proportion:

• 15

• 5

• 10

• 12