SOLUTION: XYZ is a triangle with side lengths in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4. The perimeter of XYZ is 27 yards. Find the length of the longest side.
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Question 551535: XYZ is a triangle with side lengths in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4. The perimeter of XYZ is 27 yards. Find the length of the longest side. Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! ratios 2:3:4
multiply by common factor x
2x , 3x, 4x are the lenngths
2x+3x+4x = 27
9x=27
/9
x=3
longest side = 4x ==> 4*3 =12 yards
