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Please somebody help I am stuck-example-1

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Answer:
X=5.4
(3/4)(7.2)=X
X=5.4
User Rich Tolley
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Answer:

x = 5.4

Explanation:

Since we know that the two shapes are similar to each other, we also know that the ratio between corresponding sides is the same all the way around the shape. So we can say that:

3/4 = x/7.2

Now we can solve for x

(3/4)(7.2) = x

5.4 = x

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