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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Divide a line segment 36 inches long into two parts whose measures are in the ratio 5:4.

Directrix (directrix):

Let one of the parts be 5x and the other 4x. 5x + 4x = 36 9x = 36 x = 4 5x = 20 4x = 16 20 is to 16 as 5 is to 4.

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