1. **State the problem:** We need to find the perimeter of triangle $\triangle XYZ$ where two sides are given as 34.4 and 36, and the third side $x$ is unknown. The angles given are $63^\circ$ at $Y$ and $57^\circ$ at $X$.
2. **Use the triangle angle sum rule:** The sum of angles in any triangle is $180^\circ$. So,
$$x = 180^\circ - 63^\circ - 57^\circ = 60^\circ.$$
This means the angle at $Z$ is $60^\circ$.
3. **Use the Law of Cosines to find side $x$ opposite angle $Z$:**
The Law of Cosines states:
$$x^2 = a^2 + b^2 - 2ab \cos(C)$$
where $a=34.4$, $b=36$, and $C=60^\circ$.
4. **Calculate $x^2$:**
$$x^2 = 34.4^2 + 36^2 - 2 \times 34.4 \times 36 \times \cos(60^\circ)$$
$$= 1183.36 + 1296 - 2 \times 34.4 \times 36 \times 0.5$$
$$= 2479.36 - 1238.4$$
$$= 1240.96$$
5. **Find $x$ by taking the square root:**
$$x = \sqrt{1240.96} \approx 35.23$$
6. **Find the perimeter $P$ of $\triangle XYZ$:**
$$P = 34.4 + 36 + 35.23 = 105.63$$
7. **Round to the nearest tenth:**
$$P \approx 105.6$$
**Final answer:** The perimeter of $\triangle XYZ$ is approximately $105.6$ units.
Triangle Perimeter C6D9B3
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