PLS HELPIf TW =7, WV =2, and UV =12, find XV to the nearest hundredth.

Miguel Garrido asked Jun 2, 2023

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Miguel Garrido asked Jun 2, 2023

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The answer is very simple.

We can use the triangle proportionality theorem to solve this exercise.

The ratios are:

$(WV)/(TW)\text{ = }(XV)/(UV)$

Those are the relations between the sides .

$(2)/(7)\text{ = }(XV)/(12)$
$(2)/(7)\cdot12=XV$
XV=(24)/(7)=3.428

The solution is :

XV = 3.43

Timo Reymann answered Jun 8, 2023

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