Convert kilograms to pounds using the proportion 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds. How many kilograms are equal to 72 pounds? Round to the nearest tenth of a kilogram
To find how many kilograms are equal to 72 pounds, we can set up the proportion:
1 kilogram / 2.2 pounds = x kilograms / 72 pounds
Cross multiplying, we get:
2.2x = 1 * 72
2.2x = 72
Dividing both sides by 2.2, we get:
x = 72 / 2.2
x ≈ 32.73
Therefore, 72 pounds is approximately equal to 32.7 kilograms rounded to the nearest tenth of a kilogram.
To convert kilograms to pounds using the proportion 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds, you need to divide the number of pounds by 2.2.
So, to find out how many kilograms are equal to 72 pounds, you can follow these steps:
1. Divide 72 by 2.2:
72 pounds ÷ 2.2 = 32.72727272727273
2. Round the result to the nearest tenth of a kilogram:
32.72727272727273 ≈ 32.7 kilograms
Therefore, 72 pounds is approximately equal to 32.7 kilograms (rounded to the nearest tenth).
To convert kilograms to pounds using the proportion 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds, you need to divide the given weight in pounds by 2.2.
To find out how many kilograms are equal to 72 pounds, divide 72 by 2.2:
72 pounds ÷ 2.2 = 32.7272727...
To round to the nearest tenth of a kilogram, you can round the answer to one decimal place:
32.7 kilograms.
So, 72 pounds is approximately equal to 32.7 kilograms when rounded to the nearest tenth of a kilogram.