Question

If these two shapes are similar, what is the measure of the missing length d?

36 m
meters
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48 m
32 m

Answer 1

Explanation:

If the shapes are similar - then their lengths are proportional.

You can make a ratio and solve for the missing variable.

You must match the corresponding sides.

`(32)/(48)` =
`(d)/(36)`

Cross mulitiply the "diagonal values" and divide by the value

diagonal from the variable.

32 × 36 = 48d

1152 = 48d

1152/48 = 48d/48

24 = d