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Find the value of MN if AB = 9 cm, BC = 7.2 cm, and LM = 12 cm.
ABCD - LMNO

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Answer:

9.6 cm

Explanation:

Since the shapes are similar, we can write a proportion. Let x be the length of MN.

9/12 = 7.2/x Write a proportion.

9x = 12(7.2) Use cross products.

9x = 86.4 Multiply.

x = 9.6 Divide both sides by 9.

Side MN is 9.6 cm.

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