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Indirect Measurement. Lesson 4-7. Indirect measurement – using the properties of similar polygons and proportions. 26. 13. x. 5. 12. 24. Example 1. Find the distance across Otter Lake. Example 1. Find the distance across Otter Lake. 12.5. Example 2. Example 2. 2.16. Example 3.
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Indirect Measurement Lesson 4-7
Indirect measurement – using the properties of similar polygons and proportions. 26 13 x 5 12 24
Example 1 Find the distance across Otter Lake.
Example 1 Find the distance across Otter Lake. 12.5
Example 2 2.16
Example 3 45 miles
Example 4 1250 ft.
Example 5 At noon, at tree casts a shadow of 102 ft. If , at the same time, a 60 in. tall 8th grader casts at shadow of 6ft, how tall is the tree in feet? x 60 in. 102 ft. 6 ft.
Example 5 At noon, at tree casts a shadow of 102 ft. If , at the same time, a 60 in. tall 8th grader casts at shadow of 6ft, how tall is the tree in feet? x 60 in. 102 ft. 6 ft. 85 ft.