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We are given that quadrilateral FGHI is similar to quadrilateral JKLM. When two figures are similar, their corresponding sides are proportional. This allows us to set up a proportion between the corresponding sides of the two quadrilaterals.

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- Side \( FH \) in quadrilateral FGHI corresponds to side \( ML \) in quadrilateral JKLM.
- Side \( FG \) in quadrilateral FGHI corresponds to side \( MK \) in quadrilateral JKLM.
- We are asked to find the length of side \( MJ \) in quadrilateral JKLM.

### Given:
- \( FH = 3 \) and \( ML = 6 \)
- \( FG = 4.5 \) and \( MK \) is unknown (but not needed for this problem).
  
We can use the ratio of the corresponding sides \( FH \) and \( ML \) to find \( MJ \), knowing that the two quadrilaterals are similar.

#### Proportionality:
\[
\frac{FH}{ML} = \frac{FG}{MK} = \frac{FI}{MJ}
\]

Using the first ratio \( \frac{FH}{ML} \):
\[
\frac{3}{6} = \frac{FI}{MJ}
\]
Thus, \( \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2} \).

Now, side \( FI = 4.5 \), so using the proportion:

\[
\frac{1}{2} = \frac{4.5}{MJ}
\]

### Solving for \( MJ \):
\[
MJ = 4.5 \times 2 = 9
\]

Thus, the length of side \( MJ \) is **9 units**.

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### Related Questions:
1. How can we find the length of side \( MK \) in quadrilateral JKLM?
2. What would the area ratio of these similar quadrilaterals be?
3. If the perimeter of quadrilateral FGHI is known, how do we find the perimeter of JKLM?
4. Can we determine the angles of the quadrilaterals based on the given information?
5. How do similarity rules apply to other polygons besides quadrilaterals?

### Tip:
When working with similar figures, always identify corresponding sides and angles first, as they provide the foundation for setting up proportions.

Quadrilateral FGHI is similar to quadrilateral JKLM. Find the measure of side MJ.

Learn how to solve for the length of side MJ in quadrilateral JKLM by using proportions between similar quadrilaterals FGHI and JKLM. This problem covers the concept of similar shapes and how to apply proportional reasoning to find unknown side lengths.

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