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What is the value of x in centimeters?

What is the value of x in centimeters?
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What is the value of x in centimeters?

What is the value of x in centimeters?-example-1
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User David Oliver
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Answer:

2.5 cm

Explanation:

Since the triangles are similar, we can use ratios to solve

AC BC

-------- = ---------

FH GH

12 15

-------- = ---------

18 x

Using cross products

12x = 15*18

Divide each side by 12

12x/12 = 15*18/12

x = 2.5

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