Question

URGENT HELP!! Triangle GHI is similar to triangle JKL. Find LJ. Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary. Figures are not drawn to scale.

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Answer 1

LJ = 87.4

Explanation:

The lengths of corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional.

IG/LJ = IH/LK

27/x = 17/55

Cross multiply.

17x = 27 × 55

x = 1485/17

x = 87.35294

Answer: LJ = 87.4