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To find: The value of missing side LN in two similar
Answer to Problem 9PPS
Side LN is 27 inches.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Two similar triangles LMN and RST, in which RT is 9 inches, MN is 21 inches and ST is 7 inches.
Concept used:
In similar triangles, the ratio of corresponding sides is equal always. So, in said given similar triangles,
Calculation:
Based on above ratio set,
On cross multiply,
Based on above concept, the measure of missing side LN is 27 inches.
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