Cross multiply:
X * 5 = 4 * 2
Simplifying
X * 5 = 4 * 2
Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
5X = 4 * 2
Multiply 4 * 2
5X = 8
Solving
5X = 8
Solving for variable 'X'.
Move all terms containing X to the left, all other terms to the right.
Divide each side by '5'.
X = 1.6
Simplifying
X = 1.6