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The figures are similar. Find the missing length.Round to the nearest thousandth ​

The figures are similar. Find the missing length.Round to the nearest thousandth ​-example-1
User Cela
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Answer:

The missing x = 0.675 m

Explanation:

In similar triangles, the corresponding sides are proportion (means their ratios are equal)

In the given figure

∵ The two triangles are similar

∴ Their corresponding sides are proportion

∵ The sides of lengths 1.8 m and x are corresponding sides

∵ The sides of lengths 8.0 m and 3.0 are corresponding sides


(1.8)/(x) =
(8.0)/(3.0)

→ By using cross multiplication

x × 8.0 = 1.8 × 3.0

∴ 8x = 5.4

→ Divide both sides by 8


(8x)/(8) =
(5.4)/(8)

x = 0.675

→ No rounding because there is no digit after the thousandth digit

x = 0.675 m

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