parallelograms
small parallelogram
22 cm
?? (find this number)
big parallelogram
16 cm
32 cm
What is the missing number and how can I find it?
To find the missing number in the small parallelogram, we can use the concept of ratios.
First, observe that the big parallelogram has sides measuring 16 cm and 32 cm. The small parallelogram, although missing a side measurement, is proportional to the big parallelogram. This means that the ratio of the corresponding sides in the small and big parallelograms is the same.
Let's set up a proportion using the given information:
16 cm / 32 cm = 22 cm / ?? cm
By cross-multiplying, we get:
(16 cm) * (?? cm) = (32 cm) * (22 cm)
Simplifying the equation, we have:
?? cm = (32 cm * 22 cm) / 16 cm
Calculating this expression gives us the missing number:
?? cm = 704 cm / 16 cm
?? cm = 44 cm
Therefore, the missing number in the small parallelogram is 44 cm.