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Question
Construct a quadrilateral ABCD, when AB = 4.2 cm, BC = 5.5 cm, CD = 4.8 cm, AD = 5 cm and ∠B = 45°.
Geometric Constructions
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Solution
Given:
- AB = 4.2 cm
- BC = 5.5 cm
- CD = 4.8 cm
- AD = 5 cm
- ∠B = 45°

Steps of construction:
- Draw a line segment BC = 5.5 cm.
- At point B, construct an angle of 45°.
- From B along the arm of the angle, mark point A such that AB = 4.2 cm.
- With A as center, draw an arc with radius AD = 5 cm.
- With C as center, draw an arc with radius CD = 4.8 cm.
- The intersection of the two arcs is point D.
- Join AD and CD to complete the quadrilateral ABCD.
Quadrilateral ABCD is constructed with the given sides and angle using the above steps.
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Chapter 12: Rectilinear Figures (Theorems on Parallelograms and Construction of Polygons) - EXERCISE 12B [Page 149]
