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The sides of a triangle measure 4, 6, and 7. If the shortest side of a similar triangle is 12, what is the perimeter of the larger triangle?

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Answer:

51

Step-by-step explanation:

12 divided by 4 is 3 so we'll multiply all of the smaller triangle by 3.

4 x 3 = 12

6 x 3 = 18

7 x 3 = 21

12 + 18 + 21 = 51

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