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In a ΔABC, if DE is drawn parallel to BC, cutting AB and AC at D and E respectively such that AB = 7.2 cm, AC = 6.4 cm and AD = 4.5 cm. Then, AE = ?

BY Basic Proportionality Theorem:


If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides in distinct points, the other two sides are divided in the same ratio.



Or


Adding 1 to both sides



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AE = 4 cm

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