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In a triangle ABC, the sides AB and AC are 6 cm and 8 cm respectively. If the triangle is similar to triangle DEF, where DE is 9 cm, what is the length of DF?
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18 cm
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Since the triangles are similar, the ratio of their corresponding sides is equal. Therefore, AB/DE = AC/DF. Substituting the given values, we get 6/9 = 8/DF. Solving for DF, we get DF = 18 cm.