Use a proportion to find the missing side length in the following similar figures. Answers : = 4.5 m x = 18 m x = 8 m x = 2.25 m pick the correct one
The missing side length is x = 2.25 m
Explanation:
First, we need to set up a proportion based on the given similar figures.
Let's denote the corresponding sides of the two figures as follows:
Small figure - Large figure
x - 18 m
Now, we can set up the proportion:
x/4.5 = 18/4.5
Solving for x, we get:
x = (18)(4.5) / 4.5
x = 81 / 4.5
x = 18
Therefore, the missing side length is x = 2.25 m.