Problema Solution

A triangle has sides of 3, 9 and 11. In a similar triangle the shortest side is 6 and the longest side is x.

A. write a proportion that models the situation

b. solve the proportion for x.

c. the proportion is----

Answer provided by our tutors

smallest of first is 3 and of second is 6. so proportionaly its increased by factor 6/3

x =11*2=22

proportion is 2