Trapezoid ABCD is similar to trapezoid GFHE, with DA = 12, BC = 8, and FH = 4 What is EG?

Atif Imran asked Aug 21, 2023

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Trapezoid ABCD is similar to trapezoid GFHE, with DA = 12, BC = 8, and FH = 4
What is EG?

Atif Imran asked Aug 21, 2023

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Answer:

EG = 6.

Explanation:

As they are similar, corresponding sides are in the same ratio.

So, BC / FH = DA/EG

8/4 = 12/EG

8EG = 48

EG = 6.

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