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Question
Construct a rectangle ABCD, when:
One side = 4 cm and one diagonal is 5 cm. Measure the length of the other side.
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Solution

Steps:
1. Draw BC = 4 cm.
2. With C as a center and radius 5 cm draw an arc at A.
3. Now join AB and AC.
4. With A as a center draw an arc at D.
5. Now join AD and CD.
ABCD is the required rectangle.
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