Construct ΔXYZ in which XY = 4.5 cm, YZ = 5 cm and ZX = 6 cm.

The rough figure of this triangle is­ as follows.

The required triangle is constructed as follows.

(i) Draw a line segment YZ of length 5 cm.

(ii) Point X is at a distance of 4.5 cm from point Y. Therefore, taking point Y as centre, draw an arc of 4.5 cm radius.

(iii) Point X is at a distance of 6 cm from point Z. Therefore, taking point Z as centre, draw an arc of 6 cm radius. Mark the point of intersection of the arcs as X. Join XY and XZ.

XYZ is the required triangle.

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