Question

Triangle GHI is similar to triangle JKL.
Find the measure of side JK. Round
your answer to the nearest tenth if
necessary. Figures are not drawn to
scale.
I
13
H
59
K
59
L
G
19

Answer 1

Answer: JK = 86.2

Step-by-step explanation:

You know that corresponding parts of similar triangles are proportional.

You can now set up the ratio $\frac{IH}{KL} = \frac{HG}{JK}$

Plug in the values and now it is just algebra.

13/19 = 59/JK

Cross multiply.

59*19= JK*13

JK=86.2