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the ratio of the height of a triangle to its base is 2:3. If the height of the triangle is 18cm, what is the length of the base

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theleangreenbean

Answer:

27 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi there!

Let b be equal to the length of the base.

Form a proportion:

[tex]\displaystyle \frac{2}{3} =\frac{18}{b}[/tex]

Cross multiply:

[tex]3*18=2b\\54=2b\\b=27[/tex]

Therefore, the length of the base is 27 cm.

I hope this helps!

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