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Triangle M N P with segment A B parallel to segment N P and A is between M and N and B is between M and P. M N equals 67.2 meters, A N equals 32 meters, M P equals 81.9 meters, and M B equals x.

What is the value of x? Enter your answer, as a decimal, in the box. Triangle M N-example-1
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Answer:

42.9

Explanation:

User Nicholas Miller
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Find MA:

MA = 67.2-32 = 35.2

Now set up a ratio:

35.2/67.2 = x/81.9

Cross multiply:

67.2x = 2882.88

Divide both sides by 67.2:

X = 42.9

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