7/4 = 4/x, Solve for x

Solve 7/4 = 4/x

How to solve 7/4 = 4/x? Get the answer and stepwise instruction to solve linear equation in one variable 𝒙.

We have 7/4 = 4/x

Cross multiplying the ratios, gives

7x = 4 × 4

Divide both sides by 7, which is the coefficient of x
Note: if a = b, then a ÷ c = b ÷ c

Therefore, 7x/7 = 4 × 4/7

x = 16/7 or, x = 2.29