SOLUTION: the sides of a triangle are in the ratio 4 5 6. what is the length of each side if the perimeter is 45cm

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Question 210992: the sides of a triangle are in the ratio 4 5 6. what is the length of each side if the perimeter is 45cm
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the sides of a triangle are in the ratio 4 5 6. what is the length of each side if the perimeter is 45cm
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Let x = the multiplier
4x + 5x + 6x = 45
15x = 45
x = 3
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the 3 sides are:
3*4 = 12
3*5 = 15
3*6 = 18
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total 45