Triangle FGH is similar to JKM. If f = 14.4 cm, g = 16.56 cm, h = 25.92 cm, and k = 9.2 cm, what is the measure of m? A. 5.104 cm B. 14.4 cm C. 10.58 cm D. 8 cm

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Barnard · Answer 1 · 2019-08-22T17:03:36+0000

k is similar to g
so we can find the scale that FHG was dilated by.

16.56 / 9.2 = 1.8

so the sides of the triangle KMJ were multiplied by 1.8.
to find m :

25.92 / 1.8 = 14.4

m=14.4
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