Set up proportion equation: Set up the proportion as an equation.(910)=(q3)We need to find the value of q that makes this equation true.
Cross-multiply to solve: Cross-multiply to solve for q. 10×q=9×3This step involves multiplying both sides of the equation by 9q to eliminate the fractions.
Perform the multiplication: Perform the multiplication. 10q=27 Now we have a simple equation to solve for q.
Divide to isolate q: Divide both sides by 10 to isolate q.q=1027This step involves dividing both sides of the equation by 10 to solve for q.
Simplify the fraction: Simplify the fraction. q=2.7 We have found the value of q.
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