Q. In the diagram below, QR is parallel to NO. If QR=30,PO=28, and PR=20, find the length of NO. Figures are not necessarily drawn to scale.
Triangles Similarity: Since QR is parallel to NO, and we have a transversal line PR, by the properties of parallel lines, triangle PQR is similar to triangle PNO.
Proportional Sides: Using the properties of similar triangles, the sides are proportional. So, PRQR=PONO.
Substitute Values: Substitute the given values into the proportion: 2030=28NO.
Simplify Proportion: Simplify the left side of the proportion: 23=28NO.
Cross-Multiply: Cross-multiply to solve for NO: 3×28=2×NO.
Calculate Multiplication: Calculate the multiplication: 84=2×NO.
Divide to Find NO: Divide both sides by 2 to find NO: NO=284.
Final Calculation: Calculate the division: NO=42.
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