Answer:
x = 10.0
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the geometric mean formula:
x projection
----------------- = ---------------
entire base x
Here, the projection is 5 and the entire base is (20 + 5). So:
x 5
------------ = ------------
25 x
Cross multiply:
x² = 25 (5)
x² = 100
√x² = √100
x = 10
