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Δ AMT ∼ ΔAHE. In Δ AMT, MA = 6.3 cm, ∠MAT = 120°, AT = 4.9 cm, `(MA)/(HA) = 7/5`. construct Δ AHE.
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Solution
Drawing Δ AMT of given measure
Drawing a ray making an acute angle at A with side AM. mark points `A_1 , A_2 , ...., A_7 " such that " A A_1 = A_1A_2 = A_2 A_3 = A_3 A_4 = A_4 A_5 = A_5 A_6 = A_6 A_7` Joining A7 and M and drawing seg A5 H parallel to A7M, where H is the point on AM
Drawing HE || side MT
Δ AHE is the required triangle similar to ΔAMT.
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