To solve for x, we first convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:
5 2/3 = 5 + 2/3 = 15/3 + 2/3 = 17/3
Now we can rewrite the equation:
1 5/12 = 1 + 5/12 = 12/12 + 5/12 = 17/12
(17/12) = (2/3)(x)/24
Next, we cross multiply:
17 24 = 12 2x408 = 24 * 2x408 = 48x
Now we can solve for x:
x = 408/48x = 17/2
Therefore, x = 8.5.
To solve for x, we first convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:
5 2/3 = 5 + 2/3 = 15/3 + 2/3 = 17/3
Now we can rewrite the equation:
1 5/12 = 1 + 5/12 = 12/12 + 5/12 = 17/12
(17/12) = (2/3)(x)/24
Next, we cross multiply:
17 24 = 12 2x
408 = 24 * 2x
408 = 48x
Now we can solve for x:
x = 408/48
x = 17/2
Therefore, x = 8.5.