23/20 = 20/x, Solve for x

Solve 23/20 = 20/x

How to solve 23/20 = 20/x? Get the answer and stepwise instruction to solve linear equation in one variable 𝒙.

We have 23/20 = 20/x

Cross multiplying the ratios, gives

23x = 20 × 20

Divide both sides by 23, which is the coefficient of x
Note: if a = b, then a ÷ c = b ÷ c

Therefore, 23x/23 = 20 × 20/23

x = 400/23 or, x = 17.39