Hi

Let x represent width in inches of the similar triangle

Question Sets Up the Proportion

     | Cross Multiplying 

  5x = 3*45

   x = 3*45/5

   x = 27in, width in inches of the similar triangle



CHECKING our Answer***

 5/3 = 45/27 = 5/3 

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