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The triangles are similar. If KL = 5, JL = 6, and PM = 9, find PN. Round to the nearest tenth.

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Answer:

7.5

Explanation:

User Vivek Aditya
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If the triangles are similar, then the corresponding ratio of their sides have equal ratios. Through ratio and proportion, we would determine the answer.

5/6 = x/9, where x is the length for side PN

Transposing the equation so that x is on the left side:

x = (5/6)*9
x = 7.5
User David Pell
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