SOLUTION: The ratio of the measures of the sides of a triangle is 3:4:5. If the perimeter is 96 m, how long is each side?

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Question 932149: The ratio of the measures of the sides of a triangle is 3:4:5. If the perimeter is 96 m, how long is each side?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Let x represent the constant of proportionality

3x + 4x + 5x = 96m

12x = 96m

x = 8

Sides are: 24m , 32m, 40m

And...checking

Sum = 96m