Question

The quadrilatrals shown are similar. find the missing side measure

Answer 1

x = ML = 18

Explanation:

given quadrilaterals ABCD and JKLM are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are in proportion, that is

`(AB)/(JK)` =
`(DC)/(ML)` ( substitute values )

`(16)/(12)` =
`(24)/(x)` ( cross- multiply )

16x = 12 × 24 = 288 ( divide both sides by 16 )

x = 18