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Find the missing length the triangles in each pair are similar

Find the missing length the triangles in each pair are similar-example-1
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Answer:

hi!

Explanation:

Let us assume that the missing side of the triangle is x.

Therefore,

By Thale's Theorem,

RE/RT = RD/RS

24/36 = 18/x

x = 36.18/24

x = 27

Therefore, the missing side of the Triangle is 27 units/cm

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