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Solve for the missing side.
4)
12 mi
X
15 mi

Solve for the missing side. 4) 12 mi X 15 mi-example-1

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The equation is a^2 + b^2 = c^2 and the long slanted side is always c so
12 + b^2 = 15
So using the equation a^2 + b^2 = c^2 and the transverse property the answer is 1.732
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