What is the length of segment R S?

Moteutsch asked Apr 1, 2023

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Answer:

Explanation:

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

(RS)/(FG) =
(ST)/(GH) ( substitute values )

(RS)/(21) =
(4)/(12) ( cross- multiply )

12 RS = 84 ( divide both sides by 12 )

RS = 7 cm

Scheibk answered Apr 8, 2023

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