Natalia constructed a right triangle with two side lengths measuring 3 and 5 units. She constructed a second right triangle similar to the first one, with the two corresponding sides measuring 5.1 and x units in length, respectively. Solve for the missing length, x, of the second triangle.

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23 January, 10:05

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Dario Flynn · Answer 1

In similar figures, the ratios of the corresponding sides are the same. Thus

3/5.1 = 5/x

x = (5 * 5.1) / 3

x = 8.5 units