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Answer:

24 in = x

Explanation:

Write and solve an equation of ratios:

Hypotenuse x Shortest side 16 in

--------------------------- = ------------------------------

Hypotenuse 36 in Shortest side 24 in

Then 24x = (16)(36) = 576, and x = 576/24 = 24 in = x

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