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AD is 24 , DB is 27 and EB is 18 , Find CE
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AD is 24 , DB is 27 and EB is 18 , Find CE

AD is 24 , DB is 27 and EB is 18 , Find CE-example-1
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Apply proportional relationship:

AD / CE = DB / EB

Replace with the values given:

24/CE = 27/18

Solve for CE

24 / (27/18) = CE

CE = 16

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