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Strategy for Setting Up Proportion Applications

When formulating a proportion to model a word problem, it is essential to align the units properly across the equation. The units in the numerators of both fractions must correspond to each other, and similarly, the units in the denominators must match. Maintaining this consistency ensures that the resulting rational equation accurately reflects the problem's real-world conditions before algebraic solving techniques are applied.

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