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These two figures are similar find the length of the side x

These two figures are similar find the length of the side x-example-1
User Krismath
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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

This problem can be solved by setting up ratios. The ratio of lengths is 4: 3.2, so we can say that the same ratio should apply to the widths. Thus we get the equation,
(4)/(7.5) = (3.2)/(x), and we get x = 6.

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Answer:

6.7 in bcoz 4-3.2=0.8 and 7.5-0.8=6.7

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