ABC and DEF are similar. Find the missing side length.

Boris Pavlovski asked Jun 4, 2023

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Answer:

DF = 24

Explanation:

since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are in proportion.

(DF)/(AC) =
(EF)/(BC) ( substitute values )

(DF)/(4) =
(36)/(6) = 6 ( multiply both sides by 4 )

DF = 4 × 6 = 24

Yonisha answered Jun 8, 2023

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