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Divide a line segment of length 9 cm internally in the ratio 4 : 3. Also, give justification of the construction.



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Steps of construction :
(i) Draw a line segment AB = 9 cm.
(ii) Draw a ray AX making an acute angle with AB.
(iii) From B, draw another ray BY parallel to AX.
(iv) Cut off 4 equal parts from AX and 3 parts from BY.
(v) Join 4 and 3 which intersects AB at P.
P is the required point which divides AB in the ratio of 4 : 3 internally.

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