Similar Triangles and Ratios - Math Plane

Step 2: Split the triangles Solving "similar triangle/ratio" problems: 1) Draw picture 2) Split triangles 3) Solve proportion 4) Check answer Example: Solution: Step 1: Step 3: Solve the proportion x Step 4: Check answer 9.64 = 34 +5 91 x=34 3.64 1.56 9.64 5.66 1.56 3.64 49.5 8.25 8.25 x = 3.64 feet A 6-foot tall man casts a shadow 4 feet.

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