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Find the value of X ​

Find the value of X ​-example-1

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Answer:

x = 50.6 cm

Explanation:

ΔMAB ≈ ΔNMP

set up a proportion: MA / MN = MB / MP

MA = 46.2 - 14

MA = 32.2

32.2 / 46.2 = x / 72.6

cross-multiply:

46.2x = 2337.72

x = 50.6

User Luca Cappelletti
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your answer would be X equals 50.6cm
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