Question 1179787
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Make a sketch.


In the sketch, find similar triangles.


For similar triangles, write a proportion saying that their corresponding sides are proportional


    {{{x/12}}} = {{{1.7/1.5}}}.


From the proportion, find the unknown value of  x = {{{(1.7*12)/1.5}}}.


At this point, use your calculator.
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