Let x be the missing number.
3:4 = n: 56
Multiply the means and extremes.
4 x n = 4n
3 x 56 = 168
Then divide.
4n ÷ 4 = 168 ÷ 4
n = 42
Therefore, 42 is the smaller number.
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Answer:
Let x be the missing number.
3:4 = n: 56
Multiply the means and extremes.
4 x n = 4n
3 x 56 = 168
Then divide.
4n ÷ 4 = 168 ÷ 4
n = 42
Therefore, 42 is the smaller number.
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