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If these two shapes are similar, what is the measure of the missing length d?

If these two shapes are similar, what is the measure of the missing length d?-example-1
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Answer:

d = 88 inches

Explanation:

since the figures are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are in proportion , that is


(d)/(55) =
(16)/(10) = 1.6 ( multiply both sides by 55 to clear the fraction )

d = 55 × 1.6 = 88 inches

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