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Triangle DEF is similar to triangle GHI. Find the measure of side GH. Round your

answer to the nearest tenth if necessary.
45
Answer:
D
34
E
8
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Triangle DEF is similar to triangle GHI. Find the measure of side GH. Round your answer-example-1

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Answer:

GH ≈ 6.0

Explanation:

since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are in proportion, that is


(GH)/(DE) =
(HI)/(EF) ( substitute values )


(GH)/(34) =
(8)/(45) ( cross- multiply )

45 GH = 34 × 8 = 272 ( divide both sides by 45 )

GH ≈ 6.0 ( to the nearest tenth )

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