How do you find the length of the altitude to the hypotenuse?
You should use Theorem 64: If an altitude is drawn to the hypotenuse of a right triangle, then it is the geometric mean between the segments on the hypotenuse.
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About Hypotenuse
The length of the hypotenuse is found by using the Pythagorean theorem. A Hypotenuse is the longest side of a right-angled triangle. This is the side that is opposite of the right angle.
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