SOLUTION: If the sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3:4:5. what is the length of each side, if the perimeter of the triangle is 66cm?

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Question 251168: If the sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3:4:5. what is the length of each side, if the perimeter of the triangle is 66cm?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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3X+4X+5X=66
12X=66
X=66/12
X=5.5 IS THE MULTIPLIER FOR EACH OF THE RATIOS.
3*5.5=16.5
4*5.5=22
5*5.5=27.5
PROOF:
16.5+22+27.5=66
66=66