Answer:
50.6 cm
Step-by-step explanation:
We can use similar triangles and proportions to solve. Put the smaller triangle side over the larger triangle side.
x 46.2-14 (This is the length of the short side of the triangle)
--------- = -------------
72.6 46.2
Using cross products
46.2 *x = (46.2-14) *72.6
46.2 *x = (32.2) *72.6
46.2 *x = (32.2) *72.6
46.2x =2337.72
Divide each side by 46.2
46.2/46.2 *x = 2337.72/46.2
x = 50.6
