Question

Solve using proportions.

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

Note: If someone could please answer before this upcoming Monday.​

Answer 1

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