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The rectangles are similar. Find the length of side e using ratios between the two figures.
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The rectangles are similar. Find the length of side e using ratios between the two figures.

The rectangles are similar. Find the length of side e using ratios between the two-example-1
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e= 4.8 inches

Step-by-Step Evaluation:
If you look at the ratio from 5 to 9/2, it is 10/9
So, the equation is 16/3 (the corresponding side) =10/9x
Because of this, you take 16/3 x 9/10, and you get 24/5, or 4.8 inches
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