Problema Solution

the corresponding sides of similar triangles are in proportion. The sides of the smaller triangle are 3, 4, and 5 inches. The sides of the bigger triangle are x, 10 and y inches. find x.

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3:x=4:10=5:y

By solving 3:x=4:10 we find x = 7.5 in.

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