SOLUTION: The lengths of the sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3:4:5. describe the length of the longest side if the perimeter is not more than 72in

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Question 489338: The lengths of the sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3:4:5. describe the length of the longest side if the perimeter is not more than 72in
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x+4x+5x=72
12x=72
x=6
3x=18
4x=24
5x=30