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

Answer 1

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.