To check: If the proportion
Answer to Problem 20HP
Given proportion
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Two similar triangles XYZ and RST and x is the side opposite to angle X and z is side opposite to angle Z and similarly r is the side opposite to angle R and t is the side opposite to angle T .
Concept used:
In similar triangles, the ratio of corresponding sides is equal always. So, in given similar triangles,
And YZ is the side opposite to angle X , ST is the side opposite to angle R , XY is the side opposite to angle Z and RS is the side, opposite to angle T .
Calculation:
Based on above ratio set,
On cross multiply,
Based on above concept, given ratio of corresponding sides is TRUE.
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