If FC=33cm and CH=13cm the what is the length of FH in a triangle with a right angle at H

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In a right triangle \( FCH \) with a right angle at \( H \), we can use the Pythagorean theorem to find the length of \( FH \).

According to the Pythagorean theorem:

\[ FC^2 = FH^2 + CH^2 \]

Where:

  • \( FC = 33 , \text{cm} \)
  • \( CH = 13 , \text{cm} \)

Substituting the values into the equation:

\[ 33^2 = FH^2 + 13^2 \]

Calculating the squares:

\[ 1089 = FH^2 + 169 \]

Now, subtract \( 169 \) from both sides:

\[ 1089 - 169 = FH^2 \]

\[ 920 = FH^2 \]

Now, take the square root of both sides to find \( FH \):

\[ FH = \sqrt{920} \]

Calculating \( \sqrt{920} \):

\[ FH \approx 30.33 , \text{cm} \]

Therefore, the length of \( FH \) is approximately \( 30.33 , \text{cm} \).