SOLUTION: the sides of a triangle are in a 2 : 3 : 4 ratio. what is the length of the longest side if the perimeter of the triangle is 63 inches?

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Question 497539: the sides of a triangle are in a 2 : 3 : 4 ratio. what is the length of the longest side if the perimeter of the triangle is 63 inches?
Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
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2/9 * 63 = 14 inches
3/9 * 63 = 21 inches
4/9 * 63 = 28 inches
14 + 21 + 28 = 63 inches.
This does check.
Cleomenius.