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given values are

RS = 6, RT = 4, TU = 10

To find length of UV

We will use similarity

Now consider triangle ∆RST and ∆UVT

LTRS = LVUT(90 degree angle)

LRTS = LUTV (Vertically opp. Angle)

LTSR = LUVT (If in triangle two angles same then third will be same)

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