Answer:
13.5=k
Step-by-step explanation:
When 2 triangles are similar the ratio of their corresponding sides are equal.
[tex]\frac{XY}{YZ}=\frac{AB}{BC}\\\\[/tex]
Plug in the values given:
[tex]\frac{4.5}{3} =\frac{k}{9}[/tex]
Cross Multiply
40.5=3k
Divide to isolate k
13.5=k
