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If these two shapes are similar, what is the measure of the missing length m? m = __ centimeters

If these two shapes are similar, what is the measure of the missing length m?
m = __ centimeters

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Quizzma TeamFebruary 21, 2025

To find the measure of the missing length ( m ) in similar shapes, you can use the properties of similar figures, which state that the ratios of corresponding lengths are equal.

1. Identify the corresponding lengths between the two shapes.
2. Set up a proportion using the known lengths. For example, if one shape has a length of ( a ) and the other has a corresponding length of ( b ), then:

[

frac{m}{b} = frac{a}{known length}

]

3. Cross-multiply and solve for ( m ).

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