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ABCD∼EFGH AD=45 in. , EH=75 in. , and AB=30 in. What is EF ? Enter your answer in the box. EF = in.

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The ~ symbol means that the 2 shapes are similar, meaning the same shape but not the same size.

To determine the measure of side length EF, you must find the relationship between the 2 side lengths.

You should set these up as ratios of the length to the width. So, for ABCD, it is 30/45. Make this equal to x/75. If you simplify the first ratio to 2:3, you can then multiply by both numerator and denominator by 25 to get x = 25 in/ 75 in.

Another way is to use cross products with you proportion. 75 x 30 = 45x. Solve for x to get 50 inches.
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