The figure shows two right triangles, each with its longest side on the same line. R 4 How long is XY? Type the answer in the box.

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Answer: 6

Explanation:

Because corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional,

$(XY)/(3)=(4)/(2)\\ \\ (XY)/(3)=2\\ \\ XY=\boxed{6}$

Jcupitt answered Jul 19, 2023

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