To solve the equation \( \frac{25}{45} = \frac{x}{3.5} \), you can use cross-multiplication. This means multiplying across the equals sign:
\[ 25 \times 3.5 = 45 \times x \]
Calculating \( 25 \times 3.5 \):
\[ 25 \times 3.5 = 87.5 \]
So, we have:
\[ 87.5 = 45x \]
Next, solve for \( x \) by dividing both sides by 45:
\[ x = \frac{87.5}{45} \]
Calculating \( \frac{87.5}{45} \):
\[ x \approx 1.9444 \]
So, the value of \( x \) is approximately \( 1.9444 \).