Question

solve for w in the proportion.
$\frac{49}{21}=\frac{w}{24}$
$w = square$

Explanation:

Step1: Cross - multiply

$49\times24 = 21\times w$

Step2: Calculate the left - hand side

$49\times24=1176$, so $1176 = 21w$

Step3: Solve for w

$w=\frac{1176}{21}=56$

Answer:

$56$