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A line, x, divides a right triangle from 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 6 and 3.

Use the geometric mean to find x. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

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x = sqrt(6·3) = sqrt(18) = 3√2 ≈ 4.2