A triangle with 3.25 yds and 4.23 yds is shown next to a larger triangle with 13 yds and a missing number which is x.
Use proportions to find the missing side length (x) in the two similar figures. (1 point)
Responses
16.92 yards 16.92 yards
9.99 yards 9.99 yards
1.05 yards 1.05 yards
4 yards
To find the missing side length (x), we can set up a proportion using the given triangle and the larger triangle.
The proportion can be set up as:
3.25 / 4.23 = x / 13
Cross-multiplying, we get:
3.25 * 13 = 4.23 * x
42.25 = 4.23x
Dividing both sides by 4.23:
x = 42.25 / 4.23
x ≈ 9.99 yards
Therefore, the missing side length (x) in the two similar figures is approximately 9.99 yards.