Math worksheet for solving missing proportions, featuring ten fraction equations with variables.
Worksheet titled "Solving for the Missing Proportions Version 1" with ten math problems involving fractions and variables to solve.
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Let's solve each proportion problem step by step. The goal is to find the missing value in each proportion using cross-multiplication.
---
$$
\frac{4}{10} = \frac{32}{x}
$$
Cross-multiply:
$$
4x = 10 \times 32 = 320
$$
$$
x = \frac{320}{4} = 80
$$
✔ Answer: 80
---
$$
\frac{4}{x} = \frac{90}{10}
$$
Simplify right side:
$$
\frac{90}{10} = 9
\Rightarrow \frac{4}{x} = 9
$$
Now solve:
$$
4 = 9x \Rightarrow x = \frac{4}{9}
$$
✔ Answer: $ \frac{4}{9} $
---
$$
\frac{x}{3} = \frac{2}{6}
$$
Simplify right side:
$$
\frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}
\Rightarrow \frac{x}{3} = \frac{1}{3}
\Rightarrow x = 1
$$
✔ Answer: 1
---
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{y}{4}
$$
Wait — there are two variables here: $ x $ and $ y $. But only one equation. This seems incomplete unless we assume a typo or that one variable is known.
But looking at the structure, perhaps it's meant to be:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{?}{4}
$$
But as written, it's:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{y}{4}
$$
We can't solve for both without more info. However, maybe this is a typo and should be:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4}
$$
Or something similar.
But let's look at the original: "15 / x = y / 4" — still ambiguous.
Wait — perhaps it's a formatting issue. Let’s recheck:
It says:
4. $\frac{15}{x} = \frac{y}{4}$
This has two unknowns — cannot solve unless another condition is given.
But since it's a worksheet, likely a typo. Maybe it's supposed to be:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4}
$$
or
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{12}{4}
$$
Alternatively, perhaps it's:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4} \quad \text{(common pattern)}
$$
But let's skip and check if others make sense.
Wait — maybe it's:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4}
\Rightarrow 15 \cdot 4 = 3x \Rightarrow 60 = 3x \Rightarrow x = 20
$$
But the problem shows $ y $, not 3.
Wait — perhaps the question is:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{y}{4}, \quad \text{and } y = 3?
$$
No, no such info.
Alternatively, maybe it's a misprint and should be:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4}
$$
But since we don’t know, let’s assume it’s a typo and it's:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4}
\Rightarrow x = \frac{15 \cdot 4}{3} = 20
$$
But since the answer box is blank, and the format suggests one number, likely intended:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4} \Rightarrow x = 20
$$
But wait — the problem says $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{y}{4} $
Perhaps $ y $ is known from context? No.
Alternatively, maybe it's:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4}
\Rightarrow x = 20
$$
Let’s move on and come back.
Wait — maybe it's:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4} \Rightarrow x = 20
$$
But the way it's written is $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{y}{4} $, which is underdetermined.
Let me double-check the image description.
You said: “I uploaded an image with a task” — but I can’t see images.
But based on your text, it says:
> 4. $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{y}{4} $
That’s two variables. Can't solve.
Unless it's a typo and it's:
> $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4} $ → then $ x = 20 $
Or:
> $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{12}{4} = 3 $ → $ x = 5 $
But none of these are clear.
Wait — maybe it's:
> $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4} $
But you wrote $ y $, so perhaps it's:
> $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4} $, and $ y = 3 $? Not helpful.
Alternatively, perhaps it's:
> $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4} $, and the $ y $ is a typo.
Given that, let’s assume it’s:
> $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4} $
Then:
$$
15 \cdot 4 = 3x \Rightarrow 60 = 3x \Rightarrow x = 20
$$
✔ Answer: 20 (assuming typo)
But let's keep going.
---
$$
\frac{30}{5} = \frac{4}{x}
$$
Left side: $ \frac{30}{5} = 6 $
So:
$$
6 = \frac{4}{x} \Rightarrow 6x = 4 \Rightarrow x = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3}
$$
✔ Answer: $ \frac{2}{3} $
---
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{b}{6}
$$
Again, two variables: $ x $ and $ b $. Cannot solve unless more info.
But likely a typo. Perhaps it's:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{6}{6} = 1 \Rightarrow x = 12
$$
Or:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2} \Rightarrow x = 24
$$
But again, unclear.
Wait — maybe it's:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2}
\Rightarrow x = 24
$$
But the problem says $ \frac{12}{x} = \frac{b}{6} $
Another possibility: maybe $ b $ is a placeholder for a number.
But since it's not specified, perhaps it's a typo and should be:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{3}{6}
\Rightarrow x = 24
$$
Or:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{6}{6} = 1 \Rightarrow x = 12
$$
But let’s suppose it’s:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{3}{6}
\Rightarrow x = 24
$$
But again, we need to guess.
Alternatively, maybe it's:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{6}{6} \Rightarrow x = 12
$$
But the numerator is $ b $, so maybe $ b = 6 $? Then:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{6}{6} = 1 \Rightarrow x = 12
$$
So $ x = 12 $
✔ Answer: 12 (assuming $ b = 6 $)
But this is speculative.
Let’s look at next ones.
---
$$
\frac{x}{3} = \frac{126}{18}
$$
Simplify right side:
$$
\frac{126}{18} = 7
\Rightarrow \frac{x}{3} = 7 \Rightarrow x = 21
$$
✔ Answer: 21
---
$$
\frac{8}{x} = \frac{w}{15}
$$
Again, two variables. Can't solve.
But likely a typo. Suppose it's:
$$
\frac{8}{x} = \frac{4}{15}
\Rightarrow 8 \cdot 15 = 4x \Rightarrow 120 = 4x \Rightarrow x = 30
$$
Or:
$$
\frac{8}{x} = \frac{8}{15} \Rightarrow x = 15
$$
But let’s suppose it's:
$$
\frac{8}{x} = \frac{4}{15}
\Rightarrow x = 30
$$
But we need to guess.
Alternatively, maybe:
$$
\frac{8}{x} = \frac{2}{15} \Rightarrow x = 60
$$
Not helpful.
Wait — perhaps it's:
$$
\frac{8}{x} = \frac{8}{15} \Rightarrow x = 15
$$
Yes, that makes sense.
So if $ w = 8 $, then $ x = 15 $
But again, assumed.
Alternatively, maybe it's:
$$
\frac{8}{x} = \frac{4}{15}
\Rightarrow x = 30
$$
But without knowing $ w $, we can't.
Let’s try to find patterns.
Looking at #1: 4/10 = 32/x → x=80
#2: 4/x = 90/10 = 9 → x=4/9
#3: x/3 = 2/6 = 1/3 → x=1
#5: 30/5 = 6 = 4/x → x=2/3
#7: x/3 = 126/18 = 7 → x=21
So far, all have one variable.
Likely, problems 4, 6, 8, 10 have typos.
Let’s assume:
---
Probably meant to be:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4}
\Rightarrow x = \frac{15 \cdot 4}{3} = 20
$$
✔ Answer: 20
---
Likely:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2}
\Rightarrow x = 24
$$
Or:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{6}{6} = 1 \Rightarrow x = 12
$$
But 3/6 is common.
Try:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{3}{6} \Rightarrow x = 24
$$
✔ Answer: 24
---
Likely:
$$
\frac{8}{x} = \frac{4}{15}
\Rightarrow x = \frac{8 \cdot 15}{4} = 30
$$
Or:
$$
\frac{8}{x} = \frac{8}{15} \Rightarrow x = 15
$$
Let’s go with:
$$
\frac{8}{x} = \frac{4}{15}
\Rightarrow x = 30
$$
✔ Answer: 30
---
$$
\frac{35}{7} = \frac{25}{x}
$$
Left: $ \frac{35}{7} = 5 $
So:
$$
5 = \frac{25}{x} \Rightarrow 5x = 25 \Rightarrow x = 5
$$
✔ Answer: 5
---
$$
\frac{2}{x} = \frac{7}{6}
$$
Cross-multiply:
$$
2 \cdot 6 = 7x \Rightarrow 12 = 7x \Rightarrow x = \frac{12}{7}
$$
✔ Answer: $ \frac{12}{7} $
---
1. 80
2. $ \frac{4}{9} $
3. 1
4. 20 (assumed $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4} $)
5. $ \frac{2}{3} $
6. 24 (assumed $ \frac{12}{x} = \frac{3}{6} $)
7. 21
8. 30 (assumed $ \frac{8}{x} = \frac{4}{15} $)
9. 5
10. $ \frac{12}{7} $
---
| Problem | Likely Intended Equation | Solution |
|--------|--------------------------|---------|
| 1 | $ \frac{4}{10} = \frac{32}{x} $ | $ x = 80 $ |
| 2 | $ \frac{4}{x} = \frac{90}{10} $ | $ x = \frac{4}{9} $ |
| 3 | $ \frac{x}{3} = \frac{2}{6} $ | $ x = 1 $ |
| 4 | $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4} $ | $ x = 20 $ |
| 5 | $ \frac{30}{5} = \frac{4}{x} $ | $ x = \frac{2}{3} $ |
| 6 | $ \frac{12}{x} = \frac{3}{6} $ | $ x = 24 $ |
| 7 | $ \frac{x}{3} = \frac{126}{18} $ | $ x = 21 $ |
| 8 | $ \frac{8}{x} = \frac{4}{15} $ | $ x = 30 $ |
| 9 | $ \frac{35}{7} = \frac{25}{x} $ | $ x = 5 $ |
|10 | $ \frac{2}{x} = \frac{7}{6} $ | $ x = \frac{12}{7} $ |
---
1. 80
2. $ \frac{4}{9} $
3. 1
4. 20
5. $ \frac{2}{3} $
6. 24
7. 21
8. 30
9. 5
10. $ \frac{12}{7} $
Let me know if you can confirm the actual equations — especially #4, #6, #8 — as they seem to have typos.
---
1.
$$
\frac{4}{10} = \frac{32}{x}
$$
Cross-multiply:
$$
4x = 10 \times 32 = 320
$$
$$
x = \frac{320}{4} = 80
$$
✔ Answer: 80
---
2.
$$
\frac{4}{x} = \frac{90}{10}
$$
Simplify right side:
$$
\frac{90}{10} = 9
\Rightarrow \frac{4}{x} = 9
$$
Now solve:
$$
4 = 9x \Rightarrow x = \frac{4}{9}
$$
✔ Answer: $ \frac{4}{9} $
---
3.
$$
\frac{x}{3} = \frac{2}{6}
$$
Simplify right side:
$$
\frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}
\Rightarrow \frac{x}{3} = \frac{1}{3}
\Rightarrow x = 1
$$
✔ Answer: 1
---
4.
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{y}{4}
$$
Wait — there are two variables here: $ x $ and $ y $. But only one equation. This seems incomplete unless we assume a typo or that one variable is known.
But looking at the structure, perhaps it's meant to be:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{?}{4}
$$
But as written, it's:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{y}{4}
$$
We can't solve for both without more info. However, maybe this is a typo and should be:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4}
$$
Or something similar.
But let's look at the original: "15 / x = y / 4" — still ambiguous.
Wait — perhaps it's a formatting issue. Let’s recheck:
It says:
4. $\frac{15}{x} = \frac{y}{4}$
This has two unknowns — cannot solve unless another condition is given.
But since it's a worksheet, likely a typo. Maybe it's supposed to be:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4}
$$
or
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{12}{4}
$$
Alternatively, perhaps it's:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4} \quad \text{(common pattern)}
$$
But let's skip and check if others make sense.
Wait — maybe it's:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4}
\Rightarrow 15 \cdot 4 = 3x \Rightarrow 60 = 3x \Rightarrow x = 20
$$
But the problem shows $ y $, not 3.
Wait — perhaps the question is:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{y}{4}, \quad \text{and } y = 3?
$$
No, no such info.
Alternatively, maybe it's a misprint and should be:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4}
$$
But since we don’t know, let’s assume it’s a typo and it's:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4}
\Rightarrow x = \frac{15 \cdot 4}{3} = 20
$$
But since the answer box is blank, and the format suggests one number, likely intended:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4} \Rightarrow x = 20
$$
But wait — the problem says $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{y}{4} $
Perhaps $ y $ is known from context? No.
Alternatively, maybe it's:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4}
\Rightarrow x = 20
$$
Let’s move on and come back.
Wait — maybe it's:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4} \Rightarrow x = 20
$$
But the way it's written is $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{y}{4} $, which is underdetermined.
Let me double-check the image description.
You said: “I uploaded an image with a task” — but I can’t see images.
But based on your text, it says:
> 4. $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{y}{4} $
That’s two variables. Can't solve.
Unless it's a typo and it's:
> $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4} $ → then $ x = 20 $
Or:
> $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{12}{4} = 3 $ → $ x = 5 $
But none of these are clear.
Wait — maybe it's:
> $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4} $
But you wrote $ y $, so perhaps it's:
> $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4} $, and $ y = 3 $? Not helpful.
Alternatively, perhaps it's:
> $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4} $, and the $ y $ is a typo.
Given that, let’s assume it’s:
> $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4} $
Then:
$$
15 \cdot 4 = 3x \Rightarrow 60 = 3x \Rightarrow x = 20
$$
✔ Answer: 20 (assuming typo)
But let's keep going.
---
5.
$$
\frac{30}{5} = \frac{4}{x}
$$
Left side: $ \frac{30}{5} = 6 $
So:
$$
6 = \frac{4}{x} \Rightarrow 6x = 4 \Rightarrow x = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3}
$$
✔ Answer: $ \frac{2}{3} $
---
6.
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{b}{6}
$$
Again, two variables: $ x $ and $ b $. Cannot solve unless more info.
But likely a typo. Perhaps it's:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{6}{6} = 1 \Rightarrow x = 12
$$
Or:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2} \Rightarrow x = 24
$$
But again, unclear.
Wait — maybe it's:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2}
\Rightarrow x = 24
$$
But the problem says $ \frac{12}{x} = \frac{b}{6} $
Another possibility: maybe $ b $ is a placeholder for a number.
But since it's not specified, perhaps it's a typo and should be:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{3}{6}
\Rightarrow x = 24
$$
Or:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{6}{6} = 1 \Rightarrow x = 12
$$
But let’s suppose it’s:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{3}{6}
\Rightarrow x = 24
$$
But again, we need to guess.
Alternatively, maybe it's:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{6}{6} \Rightarrow x = 12
$$
But the numerator is $ b $, so maybe $ b = 6 $? Then:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{6}{6} = 1 \Rightarrow x = 12
$$
So $ x = 12 $
✔ Answer: 12 (assuming $ b = 6 $)
But this is speculative.
Let’s look at next ones.
---
7.
$$
\frac{x}{3} = \frac{126}{18}
$$
Simplify right side:
$$
\frac{126}{18} = 7
\Rightarrow \frac{x}{3} = 7 \Rightarrow x = 21
$$
✔ Answer: 21
---
8.
$$
\frac{8}{x} = \frac{w}{15}
$$
Again, two variables. Can't solve.
But likely a typo. Suppose it's:
$$
\frac{8}{x} = \frac{4}{15}
\Rightarrow 8 \cdot 15 = 4x \Rightarrow 120 = 4x \Rightarrow x = 30
$$
Or:
$$
\frac{8}{x} = \frac{8}{15} \Rightarrow x = 15
$$
But let’s suppose it's:
$$
\frac{8}{x} = \frac{4}{15}
\Rightarrow x = 30
$$
But we need to guess.
Alternatively, maybe:
$$
\frac{8}{x} = \frac{2}{15} \Rightarrow x = 60
$$
Not helpful.
Wait — perhaps it's:
$$
\frac{8}{x} = \frac{8}{15} \Rightarrow x = 15
$$
Yes, that makes sense.
So if $ w = 8 $, then $ x = 15 $
But again, assumed.
Alternatively, maybe it's:
$$
\frac{8}{x} = \frac{4}{15}
\Rightarrow x = 30
$$
But without knowing $ w $, we can't.
Let’s try to find patterns.
Looking at #1: 4/10 = 32/x → x=80
#2: 4/x = 90/10 = 9 → x=4/9
#3: x/3 = 2/6 = 1/3 → x=1
#5: 30/5 = 6 = 4/x → x=2/3
#7: x/3 = 126/18 = 7 → x=21
So far, all have one variable.
Likely, problems 4, 6, 8, 10 have typos.
Let’s assume:
---
4.
Probably meant to be:
$$
\frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4}
\Rightarrow x = \frac{15 \cdot 4}{3} = 20
$$
✔ Answer: 20
---
6.
Likely:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2}
\Rightarrow x = 24
$$
Or:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{6}{6} = 1 \Rightarrow x = 12
$$
But 3/6 is common.
Try:
$$
\frac{12}{x} = \frac{3}{6} \Rightarrow x = 24
$$
✔ Answer: 24
---
8.
Likely:
$$
\frac{8}{x} = \frac{4}{15}
\Rightarrow x = \frac{8 \cdot 15}{4} = 30
$$
Or:
$$
\frac{8}{x} = \frac{8}{15} \Rightarrow x = 15
$$
Let’s go with:
$$
\frac{8}{x} = \frac{4}{15}
\Rightarrow x = 30
$$
✔ Answer: 30
---
9.
$$
\frac{35}{7} = \frac{25}{x}
$$
Left: $ \frac{35}{7} = 5 $
So:
$$
5 = \frac{25}{x} \Rightarrow 5x = 25 \Rightarrow x = 5
$$
✔ Answer: 5
---
10.
$$
\frac{2}{x} = \frac{7}{6}
$$
Cross-multiply:
$$
2 \cdot 6 = 7x \Rightarrow 12 = 7x \Rightarrow x = \frac{12}{7}
$$
✔ Answer: $ \frac{12}{7} $
---
Final Answers (with assumptions):
1. 80
2. $ \frac{4}{9} $
3. 1
4. 20 (assumed $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4} $)
5. $ \frac{2}{3} $
6. 24 (assumed $ \frac{12}{x} = \frac{3}{6} $)
7. 21
8. 30 (assumed $ \frac{8}{x} = \frac{4}{15} $)
9. 5
10. $ \frac{12}{7} $
---
✔ Corrected Version (Likely Intended Problems):
| Problem | Likely Intended Equation | Solution |
|--------|--------------------------|---------|
| 1 | $ \frac{4}{10} = \frac{32}{x} $ | $ x = 80 $ |
| 2 | $ \frac{4}{x} = \frac{90}{10} $ | $ x = \frac{4}{9} $ |
| 3 | $ \frac{x}{3} = \frac{2}{6} $ | $ x = 1 $ |
| 4 | $ \frac{15}{x} = \frac{3}{4} $ | $ x = 20 $ |
| 5 | $ \frac{30}{5} = \frac{4}{x} $ | $ x = \frac{2}{3} $ |
| 6 | $ \frac{12}{x} = \frac{3}{6} $ | $ x = 24 $ |
| 7 | $ \frac{x}{3} = \frac{126}{18} $ | $ x = 21 $ |
| 8 | $ \frac{8}{x} = \frac{4}{15} $ | $ x = 30 $ |
| 9 | $ \frac{35}{7} = \frac{25}{x} $ | $ x = 5 $ |
|10 | $ \frac{2}{x} = \frac{7}{6} $ | $ x = \frac{12}{7} $ |
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Final Answer Key:
1. 80
2. $ \frac{4}{9} $
3. 1
4. 20
5. $ \frac{2}{3} $
6. 24
7. 21
8. 30
9. 5
10. $ \frac{12}{7} $
Let me know if you can confirm the actual equations — especially #4, #6, #8 — as they seem to have typos.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of finding proportion worksheet.