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Construct a right-angled triangle whose hypotenuse measures 5.3 cm and the length of one of whose sides containing the right angle measures 4.5 cm.

Steps of Construction


1. Draw a line segment AB= 4.5 cm.



2. Draw a 90° angle at A.



3. Now, measure 5.3 cm on compass from ruler and taking B as a center draw an arc intersecting AX at C.


4. Join BC.



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