Answer:
45 / 27 = 30 / 18 = x / 24
x = 40
Step-by-step explanation:
Hi there!
The question here states that the two polygons are similar
Polygons that are similar have similar side length ratios.
If we want to find a side length we must create a proportional relationship
We are already given a partial proportional relationship.
Which is...
45 / __ = __ / 18 = x / __
First let's fill in the blanks
The side that is corresponding to the side with a length of 45 has a length of 27. So it would be 45/27
The side that is corresponding to the side with a length of 18 has a length of 30. So it would be 30/18
The side corresponding to side labeled "x" has a length of 24. so it would be x/24
So we would have
45 / 27 = 30 / 18 = x / 24
Now let's find x
We only need 2 ratios ( the one including x of course, and the other one can either be 30/18 or 45/27)
30 / 18 = x / 24
Now let's solve for x
Cross multiply
30*24=720
18*x=18x
We now have 18x = 720
Divide both sides by 18
18x / 18 = x
720 / 18 = 40
x = 40
To check our answers we can see if the ratios are similar
If they are then we are correct
45/27 = 1.66
30/18 =1.66
40/24 = 1.66
They are all equivalent meaning that our answers are correct
