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Engineers are planning a new bridge to cross a small river. Surveyors created the diagram to show where the bridge would cross the river. What is the distance across the river where the new bridge will be built?

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Answer:

  • 56.25 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

As per diagram, the two triangles are similar, as all angles are congruent (one is vertical, one is right, one is the

Let the distance across the river be x.

The ratio of corresponding sides is same. Find x using ratios:

  • x/45 = 75/60
  • x = 45*75/60
  • x = 56.25 feet
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Answer:

56.25

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