Question
An illustration shows two triangles, one big and one small. In the big triangle, one side measures 13 yards and another side measures x. In the small triangle, the side corresponding to 13 yards in the big triangle measures 3.25 yards and the side corresponding to x measures 4.23 yards."/>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
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GPT-4o mini
To find the missing side length \( x \) in the two similar triangles using proportions, we can set up the proportion based on the corresponding sides of the triangles.
Given:
- In the big triangle, one side measures 13 yards, and the corresponding side in the small triangle measures 3.25 yards.
- The corresponding side in the small triangle that corresponds to \( x \) measures 4.23 yards.
We can set up the proportion as follows:
\[
\frac{13 \text{ yards}}{3.25 \text{ yards}} = \frac{x \text{ yards}}{4.23 \text{ yards}}
\]
Next, we can cross-multiply to solve for \( x \):
\[
13 \times 4.23 = 3.25 \times x
\]
Calculating the left side:
\[
13 \times 4.23 = 55.99
\]
So the equation becomes:
\[
55.99 = 3.25x
\]
Now, divide both sides by 3.25 to solve for \( x \):
\[
x = \frac{55.99}{3.25} \approx 17.23
\]
After checking the solutions provided (16.92 yards, 9.99 yards, 1.05 yards, 4 yards), it appears that \( x \) does not match exactly. However, if the options include rounding differences, we could consider the portion approaching approximately \( 17.23 \) yards. It is possible there is a minor adjustment in your options.
Make sure the original triangle dimensions or small triangle dimensions are accurate. If not, please re-verify them. If the value of \( x \) should resemble one of the options provided, please calculate accordingly with any adjustments.
Given:
- In the big triangle, one side measures 13 yards, and the corresponding side in the small triangle measures 3.25 yards.
- The corresponding side in the small triangle that corresponds to \( x \) measures 4.23 yards.
We can set up the proportion as follows:
\[
\frac{13 \text{ yards}}{3.25 \text{ yards}} = \frac{x \text{ yards}}{4.23 \text{ yards}}
\]
Next, we can cross-multiply to solve for \( x \):
\[
13 \times 4.23 = 3.25 \times x
\]
Calculating the left side:
\[
13 \times 4.23 = 55.99
\]
So the equation becomes:
\[
55.99 = 3.25x
\]
Now, divide both sides by 3.25 to solve for \( x \):
\[
x = \frac{55.99}{3.25} \approx 17.23
\]
After checking the solutions provided (16.92 yards, 9.99 yards, 1.05 yards, 4 yards), it appears that \( x \) does not match exactly. However, if the options include rounding differences, we could consider the portion approaching approximately \( 17.23 \) yards. It is possible there is a minor adjustment in your options.
Make sure the original triangle dimensions or small triangle dimensions are accurate. If not, please re-verify them. If the value of \( x \) should resemble one of the options provided, please calculate accordingly with any adjustments.