SOLUTION: The lengths of three sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3:5:6. The perimeter of the triangle is 28 cm. Find the lengths of each side of the triangle.

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Question 13730: The lengths of three sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3:5:6. The perimeter of the triangle is 28 cm. Find the lengths of each side of the triangle.
Answer by rahman(247) About Me  (Show Source):
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sum of the ratio = 3 + 5 + 6 = 14
The length of the first side of triangle is: %283%2F14%29%2A28=3%2A2=6
The length of the second side of triangle is: %285%2F14%29%2A28=5%2A2=10
The length of the third side of triangle is: %286%2F14%29%2A28=6%2A2=12
So, the lengths of three sides are 6 cm, 10 cm and 12 cm.
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