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How to Find Missing Value with Similar Rectangle<\/p>\n

Similar rectangles are geometric shapes that have proportional sides, meaning their corresponding sides are in the same ratio. When you have a missing value in a similar rectangle, it is possible to find it by applying ratios and proportions. In this article, we will explore how to find missing values with similar rectangles and provide answers to some related frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n

To find a missing value with similar rectangles, you can use the property of proportional sides. The corresponding sides in similar rectangles are in the same ratio. Therefore, if you know the measurements of some sides, you can set up a proportion and solve for the missing value. Let’s look at an example to illustrate this.<\/p>\n

Suppose we have two similar rectangles, one with sides measuring 3 cm and 4 cm, and the other with a known side of 5 cm. We can set up the proportion:<\/p>\n

3 cm \/ 4 cm = x cm \/ 5 cm<\/p>\n

To solve for x, we cross-multiply and get:<\/p>\n

3 cm * 5 cm = 4 cm * x cm<\/p>\n

15 cm^2 = 4 cm * x cm<\/p>\n

To isolate x, we divide both sides by 4 cm:<\/p>\n

15 cm^2 \/ 4 cm = x cm<\/p>\n

**x = 3.75 cm**<\/p>\n

Therefore, the missing value in the second rectangle is 3.75 cm.<\/p>\n

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