A right triangular support gusset is to be made similar to another right triangular gusset. The smaller gusset has sides with lengths 5 in. and 7.5 in. Find the length of the corresponding side of the larger triangle if its larger side has length 17.4 in.
A) 13.8 in.
B) 11.6 in.
C) 11.8 in.
D) 13.1 in.
E) 10.9 in.

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The Answer of A right triangular support gusset is to be made similar to another right triangular gusset. The smaller gusset has sides with lengths 5 in. and 7.5 in. Find the length of the corresponding side of the larger triangle if its larger side has length 17.4 in.
A) 13.8 in.
B) 11.6 in.
C) 11.8 in.
D) 13.1 in.
E) 10.9 in.

A Right Triangular Support Gusset Is to Be Made Similar