Question

Triangle HIJ is similar to triangle KLM. Find the measure of side LM. Round your answer to the nearest tenth. M J 27.8 K L 7. H 37

Answer 1

Since both triangles are similar, their sides have similar ratios:

HI / KL = JI / ML

Replacing with the values given:

37/7 = 27.8/ ML

Solve for ML

ML = 27.8 / (37/7)

ML = 5.3