In a trapezoid the lengths of bases are 11 and 18. the lengths of legs are 3 and 7. the extensions of the legs meet at some point. find the length of segments between this point and the vertices of the greater base.

The length of segments between this point and the vertices of the greater base are 7.714 and 17.

Step-by-step explanation:

Draw a figure and mark each vertex.

Let length of AP be x and length of BP be y.

in triangle APB and DPC.

           (Common angle)

           (Corresponding angle)

           (Corresponding angle)

By, AA postulate triangle APB and DPC are similar triangle.

Since AB and and CD are parallel sides, therefore triangle ABP and DPC are similar triangle. So, their corresponding sides are proportional.

We have to find the length of DP.

We have to find the length of CP.

Therefore the length of segments between this point and the vertices of the greater base are 7.714 and 17.