What's the size of Side B of a right triangle if a = 4.60 and c = 12.50

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Side B of the right triangle can be calculated using the Pythagorean Theorem, which states that a^2 + b^2 = c^2.

Therefore, b^2 = c^2 - a^2
b^2 = 12.50^2 - 4.60^2
b^2 = 156.25 - 21.16
b^2 = 135.09

Therefore, Side B = √135.09 = 11.60