SOLUTION: The ratio of the lengths of the legs of a right triangle is 3:4. If the hypotenuse is 20 cm, find the length of the longer leg.

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Question 463242: The ratio of the lengths of the legs of a right triangle is 3:4. If the hypotenuse is 20 cm, find the length of the longer leg.
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12, 16, 20 triangle

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