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Parallel Segments 34368E

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1. The problem involves three parallel lines \(\overline{BC} \parallel \overline{DE} \parallel \overline{FG}\) and points on these lines forming segments. We need to complete each proportion by identifying the missing segment in the ratio. 2. Important rule: When three or more parallel lines intersect two transversals, the segments they cut on the transversals are proportional. This means: $$\frac{AB}{BD} = \frac{AC}{CE} = \frac{AF}{FG}$$ 3. Using this rule, we complete each proportion: 15. Given \(\frac{AB}{BD} = \frac{AC}{\square}\), the missing segment is \(CE\) because \(AC\) corresponds to the segment on the other transversal matching \(BD\). 16. Given \(\frac{\square}{DF} = \frac{AE}{EG}\), the missing segment is \(BD\) because \(BD\) corresponds to \(AE\) on the other transversal. 17. Given \(\frac{DF}{\square} = \frac{EG}{CE}\), the missing segment is \(FG\) because \(FG\) corresponds to \(CE\). 18. Given \(\frac{AF}{AB} = \frac{\square}{AC}\), the missing segment is \(BF\) because \(BF\) corresponds to \(AB\). 19. Given \(\frac{BD}{CE} = \frac{\square}{EG}\), the missing segment is \(AF\) because \(AF\) corresponds to \(BD\). 20. Given \(\frac{AB}{AC} = \frac{BF}{\square}\), the missing segment is \(FG\) because \(FG\) corresponds to \(AC\). Final answers: 15. \(CE\) 16. \(BD\) 17. \(FG\) 18. \(BF\) 19. \(AF\) 20. \(FG\)