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Find CD.


4.5

5.3

5.5

6.3

Find CD. 4.5 5.3 5.5 6.3-example-1
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Answer:

(d) 6.3

Explanation:

You want the measure of side CD in ∆CDE ~ ∆CFG with CG=6, GE=2.4, and FD=1.8.

Proportion

The corresponding sides of the two triangles are proportional:

CD/CE = FD/GE

CD = CE×FD/GE = (6+2.4)×1.8/2.4

CD = 6.3

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Additional comment

Lengths on segment CD are 3/4 of those on segment CE, so CF = 4.5. CD is the sum of CF and FD: 4.5 +1.8 = 6.3.

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