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Find PR

KL is 28
KM is 18
PT is 15.75

Find PR KL is 28 KM is 18 PT is 15.75-example-1

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Answer:

PR = 24.5

Explanation:

Since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is


(KL)/(PR) =
(KM)/(PT), that is


(28)/(PR) =
(18)/(15.75) ( cross- multiply )

18PR = 28 × 15.75 = 441 ( divide both sides by 18 )

PR = 24. 5

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