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Solutions to the Problems:

1. Finding AD
   Given:

   • $DE \parallel AB$
   • $CE = 6$, $BE = 3$, $AC = 12$
   • Find $AD$.

   Using the proportion rule:
   $\frac{AD}{AC} = \frac{BE}{BC}$ Since $BC = BE + CE = 3 + 6 = 9$, we substitute:
   $\frac{AD}{12} = \frac{3}{9} = \frac{1}{3}$ Solving for $AD$:
   $AD = \frac{1}{3} \times 12 = 4$ Answer: $AD = 4$

2. Finding XY
   Given:

   • $XZ = 6$, $YZ = 12$, $YW = 3$
   • Find $XY$.

   Using the proportion rule:
   $\frac{XY}{XW} = \frac{XZ}{YZ}$ Since $XW = XY + YW = XY + 3$, we substitute:
   $\frac{XY}{XY + 3} = \frac{6}{12} = \frac{1}{2}$ Solving for $XY$:
   $XY = \frac{1}{2} (XY + 3)$ $2XY = XY + 3$ $XY = 3$ Answer: $XY = 3$

3. Finding FG
   Given:

   • $IF = 10$, $GH = 6$, $GF = 15$
   • Find $FG$.

   Using the proportion rule:
   $\frac{GH}{IF} = \frac{FG}{GF}$ Substituting:
   $\frac{6}{10} = \frac{FG}{15}$ Solving for $FG$:
   $FG = \frac{6}{10} \times 15 = \frac{90}{10} = 9$ Answer: $FG = 9$

Proof Completion:

Given: $AC \parallel DB$
To Prove: $\triangle ACO \sim \triangle ABD$

Statements & Reasons:

1. $AC \parallel DB$ → Given
2. $\angle A = \angle B$, $\angle C = \angle D$ → Parallel lines cut by a transversal form alternate interior angles.
3. $\triangle ACO \sim \triangle ABD$ → By AA similarity theorem (if two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another, the triangles are similar).

Further Learning Questions:

1. How does the concept of similarity help in solving real-world geometry problems?
2. What is the difference between similarity and congruence?
3. How can you apply proportions to find missing values in triangles?
4. What are the conditions for two triangles to be similar?
5. Can you create a real-life problem where triangle similarity is useful?

Geometry Tip:

When working with parallel lines and transversals, always look for alternate interior or corresponding angles to set up proportions easily.

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