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7 is being compared to 32.

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So, 7 is the part and 32 is the whole.

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Let n represent the percent.

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The percent proportion is \"\".

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Apply cross product property of equality: \"\" then \"\".

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\"\"

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\"\"            (Multiply: \"\")\"\"

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Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 32.

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\"\"

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\"\"             (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"            (Divide: \"\")\"\"

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7 is 21.88\"\" of 32.