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Solve using proportions.

The triangles are similar, find the length of side (k) using a proportion; having ratios within the two figures.

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Solve using proportions. The triangles are similar, find the length of side (k) using-example-1

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Answer:

7.8 = k

Explanation:

Since the figures are similar, we can use proportions

c k

----- = -------

b j

Substituting the values in

6.5 k

----- = -------

4 4.8

Using cross products

6.5 * 4.8 = 4k

31.2 = 4k

Divide each side by 4

31.2/4 = 4k/4

7.8 = k

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