1. **Problem statement:** We are given a triangle with points A, B, C, and a point D on segment BC. We know $\angle DAC = \angle BAD$ and lengths $AC = 5.1$, $AB = 5.7$, and $BD = 3.6$. We need to find the length of $\overline{CD}$ rounded to one decimal place.
2. **Key insight:** Since $\angle DAC = \angle BAD$, point D lies on BC such that $\triangle DAC$ and $\triangle BAD$ share the same angle at A. This implies that $AD$ bisects $\angle BAC$.
3. **Angle bisector theorem:** The angle bisector theorem states that the angle bisector divides the opposite side into segments proportional to the adjacent sides:
$$\frac{BD}{DC} = \frac{AB}{AC}$$
4. **Substitute known values:**
$$\frac{3.6}{DC} = \frac{5.7}{5.1}$$
5. **Solve for $DC$:**
$$DC = \frac{3.6 \times 5.1}{5.7}$$
6. **Calculate:**
$$DC = \frac{18.36}{5.7} \approx 3.2211$$
7. **Round to one decimal place:**
$$DC \approx 3.2$$
**Final answer:** The length of $\overline{CD}$ is approximately **3.2**.
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