The figures are similar. Find the missing side length.

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Chapter5: Similar Triangles
Section5.2: Similar Polygons
Problem 11E: a Does the similarity relationship have a reflexive property for triangles and polygons in general?...
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Given data:

The given side DC is DC=35.

The given side D'C' is D'C'=42.

The given side B'C'=24.

The expression for the ratios of the sides in the given figure.

DCD'C'=BCB'C'

Substitute the given values in the above expression.

3542=BC24BC=354224=5624=20

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