Set up proportion equation: Set up the proportion as an equation.We have the proportion 34=k11. To solve for k, we need to find the value of k that makes this equation true.
Cross-multiply for k: Cross-multiply to solve for k. Cross-multiplication gives us 4×k=3×11.
Perform multiplication: Perform the multiplication on the right side of the equation.This gives us 4k=33.
Divide by 4 for k: Divide both sides of the equation by 4 to solve for k. This gives us k=433.
Calculate final value: Calculate the value of k.k=433=8.25.
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