The missing length [tex]x=\frac{12}{5}[/tex].
Solution:
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In figure ABCD, AB = 4, BC = 10
In figure PQRS, PQ = x, RS = 6
Given figures are similar.
If two figures are similar, then the sides are proportionate to each other.
⇒ [tex]\frac{AB}{BC}= \frac{PQ}{QR}[/tex]
⇒ [tex]\frac{4}{10}= \frac{x}{6}[/tex]
Do cross multiply.
⇒ [tex]4 \times 6 = x \times 10[/tex]
⇒ [tex]24 = 10x[/tex]
⇒ [tex]x=\frac{24}{10}[/tex]
To reduce the length, divide both numerator and denominator by 2.
⇒ [tex]x=\frac{12}{5}[/tex]
Hence, the missing length [tex]x=\frac{12}{5}[/tex].
