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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find the value of z in the similar figures (round to the nearest tenth)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A. 12 B. 6 C. 13.3 D. 7.3

Directrix (directrix):

@alainabbyboo22 By definition of similar polygons, the lenths of corrresponding sides are in proportion. So, find a pair of corresponding sides you know and set that equal to a pair of corresponding sides involving z. From the diagram, the proportion would be: 8/z = 4/6. How can you solve for z? Post what you think here, and I'll help.

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