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#### Similar Triangles Problem

The image shows two triangles. The larger triangle has sides measuring 40 and 30. The smaller triangle has one side measuring 24, and the second side is unknown and marked with a question mark (?).

The task is to determine the length of the unknown side in the smaller triangle.

#### Multiple Choice Options

- 18
- 12
- 16
- 14

### Explanation

To solve the problem, identify if the triangles are similar, which means their corresponding sides are proportional. Calculate the unknown side by setting up a proportion based on the known sides of both triangles.
Transcribed Image Text:### Transcription for Educational Website #### Similar Triangles Problem The image shows two triangles. The larger triangle has sides measuring 40 and 30. The smaller triangle has one side measuring 24, and the second side is unknown and marked with a question mark (?). The task is to determine the length of the unknown side in the smaller triangle. #### Multiple Choice Options - 18 - 12 - 16 - 14 ### Explanation To solve the problem, identify if the triangles are similar, which means their corresponding sides are proportional. Calculate the unknown side by setting up a proportion based on the known sides of both triangles.
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