Question

ABCD ~ EFGH

AD = 45 in , EH = 60 in , and BC = 15 in

What is FG

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FG = ___ in.



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Answer 1

FG = 20 in

Explanation:

∵ ABCD ≈ EFGH

∴ AD/EH = BC/FG

∵ AD = 45 in

∵ EH = 60 in

∴ BC = 15 in

∴ 45/60 = 15/FG

∴ FG = (60 × 15) ÷ 45 = 20 in