Find the measure of x. 4 5. Type only the numerical value of x.

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**Find the measure of \( x \).**

A triangle is drawn with one vertex outside a circle and two vertices lying on a circle's edge. The triangle's sides are labeled: 

- One side labeled \( x \), extending from the external vertex to a point on the circle.
- Another side labeled \( 4 \), extending from the same external vertex to another point on the circle.
- The line segment from the external vertex, passing through the circle to the far side of the circle, is labeled \( 5 \).

**Instructions:**
Type only the numerical value of \( x \).

**Diagram Explanation:**
The diagram shows a secant-tangent scenario where \( 4 \times x = 5^2 \). Use this to solve for the value of \( x \).
Transcribed Image Text:**Find the measure of \( x \).** A triangle is drawn with one vertex outside a circle and two vertices lying on a circle's edge. The triangle's sides are labeled: - One side labeled \( x \), extending from the external vertex to a point on the circle. - Another side labeled \( 4 \), extending from the same external vertex to another point on the circle. - The line segment from the external vertex, passing through the circle to the far side of the circle, is labeled \( 5 \). **Instructions:** Type only the numerical value of \( x \). **Diagram Explanation:** The diagram shows a secant-tangent scenario where \( 4 \times x = 5^2 \). Use this to solve for the value of \( x \).
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