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Find x in the following proportions.
`x:3::57:19`

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To solve the proportion \( x:3::57:19 \), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Write the proportion as a fraction The proportion \( x:3::57:19 \) can be written as: \[ \frac{x}{3} = \frac{57}{19} \] ### Step 2: Cross-multiply To eliminate the fractions, we can cross-multiply: \[ x \cdot 19 = 3 \cdot 57 \] ### Step 3: Calculate the right side Now, calculate \( 3 \cdot 57 \): \[ 3 \cdot 57 = 171 \] ### Step 4: Set up the equation Now we have: \[ 19x = 171 \] ### Step 5: Solve for \( x \) To find \( x \), divide both sides by 19: \[ x = \frac{171}{19} \] ### Step 6: Calculate the value of \( x \) Now, perform the division: \[ x = 9 \] ### Final Answer Thus, the value of \( x \) is: \[ \boxed{9} \] ---
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