To construct the quadrilateral $ABCD$ with the given dimensions using a ruler and compass, follow these steps carefully:

Given:

• $AB = 2.9 \, \text{cm}$
• $BC = 4.8 \, \text{cm}$
• $CD = 6.2 \, \text{cm}$
• $DA = 3.5 \, \text{cm}$
• $BD = 4.5 \, \text{cm}$

Steps for Construction:

1. Draw side $AB$:

   • Using a ruler, draw a straight line of length $AB = 2.9 \, \text{cm}$.
   • Label the endpoints as $A$ and $B$.

2. Construct arc for side $BC$:

   • Place the compass point on $B$ and set the compass width to $4.8 \, \text{cm}$.
   • Draw an arc above the line $AB$ where the point $C$ will lie.

3. Construct arc for side $BD$:

   • Now, place the compass point on $B$ and set it to $4.5 \, \text{cm}$.
   • Draw another arc that will intersect the previous arc.

4. Construct arc for side $DA$:

   • Set the compass to a length of $3.5 \, \text{cm}$.
   • Place the compass on $A$ and draw an arc where point $D$ will be.

5. Find point $D$:

   • With the compass still set to $4.5 \, \text{cm}$, place the compass on $B$ and draw an arc intersecting the arc drawn from $A$ in the previous step.
   • Mark this intersection point as $D$.

6. Construct arc for side $CD$:

   • Set the compass to $6.2 \, \text{cm}$, place it on $C$, and draw an arc to locate point $D$.

7. Complete the quadrilateral:

   • Now, using the ruler, connect $C$ and $D$, and then join points $D$ and $A$ to complete the quadrilateral.

After this, you should have the quadrilateral $ABCD$ with the given dimensions.

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Further Questions:

1. How can we verify the construction to ensure it's accurate?
2. What are the conditions for constructing other quadrilaterals using the same method?
3. Can you use a protractor to check any angles formed by the sides of this quadrilateral?
4. How would this construction differ if the diagonals were provided instead of some sides?
5. What if one of the sides were not possible to construct with the given dimensions?

Tip:

Always ensure that your compass is tight enough not to shift while drawing arcs, as even a small shift can cause errors in the construction.