Name: Rao and Proporon Acvity
Proportion worksheet
L
M
N
J
K
I
x
54
y
28
42
35
Triangles IJK and LMN are similar. Find y using proporons. Explain and show
all your steps.
1.
Name: Rao and Proporon Acvity
Proportion worksheet
Triangle ABC is similar to triangle XZY. Find the missing side x using
proportions. Show all your work.
2.
A
B
C
X
ZY
50
x
20
40
Name: Rao and Proporon Acvity
Proportion worksheet
A tree casts a shadow that is 28 feet long. A person who is 5 feet tall casts a
shadow that is 8 feet long. Using similar triangles and proporons find the
height x of the tree. Show all your work.
3.
5’
8’
28’
x’