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A line, x, divides a right triangle and connects the vertex opposite the hypotenuse to the hypotenuse. The line x forms a second right angle, marked by a small square, where it meets the hypotenuse, and it divides the hypotenuse into 4 and 13.
Use the geometric mean to solve for the value of x. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
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x^2 = 4·13 = 52, so x = √52 = 2√13 ≈ 7.211… → x ≈ 7.2
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