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17. Find the measure of x. ​

17. Find the measure of x. ​
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17. Find the measure of x. ​

17. Find the measure of x. ​-example-1
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User Andy Cheng
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Explanation:

The small, medium, and large triangles are similar.

Write a proportion between the small and medium triangles.

x / 9 = 1 / x

Cross multiply.

x² = 9

Solve.

x = 3

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