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In Fig. 4.140, = 90° and . If AB = 5.7 cm, BD = 3.8 cm and CD = 5.4 cm, find BC.


We have , <ABC = 90° and BD Perpendicular AC

In Δ ABY and ΔBDC

<C = <C (Common)

<ABC = <BDC (Each 90° angles)

Then, Δ ABC ~ΔBDC (By AA Similarity)

So, (Corresponding parts of similar triangle area proportion)

Or

Or BC = 5.7/3.8 x 8.1

Or BC = 12.15cm

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