Solve the equation. $$ 7 \frac{1}{10}=\frac{s}{5} $$ $$ s= $$ $$ \square $$ (Type a whole number, fraction, or mixed number.)

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To solve the equation:

$$
7 \frac{1}{10} = \frac{s}{5}
$$

Follow these steps:

1. **Convert the Mixed Number to an Improper Fraction:**

$$
   7 \frac{1}{10} = \frac{71}{10}
   $$

2. **Set Up the Equation:**

$$
   \frac{71}{10} = \frac{s}{5}
   $$

3. **Solve for $$ s $$ by Cross-Multiplying:**

$$
   71 \times 5 = 10 \times s
   $$
   
   $$
   355 = 10s
   $$

4. **Divide Both Sides by 10 to Isolate $$ s $$:**

$$
   s = \frac{355}{10} = 35 \frac{5}{10} = 35 \frac{1}{2}
   $$

**Final Answer:**

$$
s = 35 \frac{1}{2}
$$
$$ s = 35 \frac{1}{2} $$

Solve the equation.

(Type a whole number, fraction, or mixed number.)