Question

Solve for x.

10
40
10
X
X
Set up the proportion.
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Enter

Answer 1

`(10)/(x) =(x)/(40) \\\\x=20`

Explanation:

Answer 2

x = 20

Explanation:

If an altitude is drawn to the hypotenuse of a right triangle, then the altitude is the geometric mean between the segments on the hypotenuse.

`(10)/(x) = (x)/(40)`

`{x}^(2) = 400`

`x = 20`