IN MATH: 1. n. a statement of equality in which each member is a fraction. EX. Nine is to 12 as 12 is to 16.

IN ENGLISH: 1. as defined above. 2. a part. 3. a comparison between parts. EX. This body was well proportioned, once.

APPLICATION: See list 120.

1. If 15 fish cost $6.45, how much will 25 fish cost?

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