Triangle abc and triangle xyz are similar. If ab,bc, and ac are 10, 13, and 14 inches respectively, and xy is 11 inches, find xz to the nearest tenth of an inch.
2 answers
(11/10)14
ab:xy = 10:11
So, other sides are in the same ratio
ac/xz = 10/11
14/xz = 10/11
xz = 15.4
So, other sides are in the same ratio
ac/xz = 10/11
14/xz = 10/11
xz = 15.4