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First we note that <math>\triangle AXD \sim \triangle EXY</math> with a ratio of <math>\frac{DX}{XY} = \frac{9}{16}.</math> Then <math>\triangle ACX \sim \triangle EFX</math> with a ratio of <math>\frac{AX}{XE} = \frac{DX}{XY} = \frac{9}{16}</math>, so <math>\frac{XF}{CX} = \frac{16}{9}.</math>
 
First we note that <math>\triangle AXD \sim \triangle EXY</math> with a ratio of <math>\frac{DX}{XY} = \frac{9}{16}.</math> Then <math>\triangle ACX \sim \triangle EFX</math> with a ratio of <math>\frac{AX}{XE} = \frac{DX}{XY} = \frac{9}{16}</math>, so <math>\frac{XF}{CX} = \frac{16}{9}.</math>
 
Now we find the length of <math>BD</math>. Because the quadrilateral is cyclic, we can simply use the Law of Cosines. <cmath>BD^2=3^2+8^2-48\cos\angle BAD=2^2+6^2-24\cos (180-\angle BAD)=2^2+6^2+24\cos\angle BAD</cmath><cmath>\rightarrow \cos\angle BAD = \frac{11}{24}</cmath><cmath>\rightarrow BD=\sqrt{51}</cmath>
 
Now we find the length of <math>BD</math>. Because the quadrilateral is cyclic, we can simply use the Law of Cosines. <cmath>BD^2=3^2+8^2-48\cos\angle BAD=2^2+6^2-24\cos (180-\angle BAD)=2^2+6^2+24\cos\angle BAD</cmath><cmath>\rightarrow \cos\angle BAD = \frac{11}{24}</cmath><cmath>\rightarrow BD=\sqrt{51}</cmath>
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By Power of a Point, <math>CX\cdot XG = DX\cdot XB = \frac{\sqrt{51}}{4} \frac{3\sqrt{51}}{4}</math>. Thus <math>XF\cdot XG = \frac{XF}{CX} CX\cdot XG = \frac{51}{3} = \boxed{(A) 17}.</math>
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By Power of a Point, <math>CX\cdot XG = DX\cdot XB = \frac{\sqrt{51}}{4} \frac{3\sqrt{51}}{4}</math>. Thus <math>XF\cdot XG = \frac{XF}{CX} CX\cdot XG = \frac{51}{3} = \boxed{\textbf{(A)}\ 17}.</math>
  
 
-solution by FRaelya
 
-solution by FRaelya

Revision as of 20:45, 9 February 2017

Problem

Quadrilateral $ABCD$ is inscribed in circle $O$ and has side lengths $AB=3, BC=2, CD=6$, and $DA=8$. Let $X$ and $Y$ be points on

$\overline{BD}$ such that $\frac{DX}{BD} = \frac{1}{4}$ and $\frac{BY}{BD} = \frac{11}{36}$. Let $E$ be the intersection of line $AX$ and the line through $Y$ parallel to $\overline{AD}$. Let $F$ be the intersection of line $CX$ and the line through $E$ parallel to $\overline{AC}$. Let $G$ be the point on circle $O$ other than $C$ that lies on line $CX$. What is $XF\cdot XG$?

Solution

It is easy to see that $\frac{XY}{BD} = 1 - \frac{1}{4} - \frac{11}{36} = \frac{4}{9}.$ First we note that $\triangle AXD \sim \triangle EXY$ with a ratio of $\frac{DX}{XY} = \frac{9}{16}.$ Then $\triangle ACX \sim \triangle EFX$ with a ratio of $\frac{AX}{XE} = \frac{DX}{XY} = \frac{9}{16}$, so $\frac{XF}{CX} = \frac{16}{9}.$ Now we find the length of $BD$. Because the quadrilateral is cyclic, we can simply use the Law of Cosines. \[BD^2=3^2+8^2-48\cos\angle BAD=2^2+6^2-24\cos (180-\angle BAD)=2^2+6^2+24\cos\angle BAD\]\[\rightarrow \cos\angle BAD = \frac{11}{24}\]\[\rightarrow BD=\sqrt{51}\] By Power of a Point, $CX\cdot XG = DX\cdot XB = \frac{\sqrt{51}}{4} \frac{3\sqrt{51}}{4}$. Thus $XF\cdot XG = \frac{XF}{CX} CX\cdot XG = \frac{51}{3} = \boxed{\textbf{(A)}\ 17}.$

-solution by FRaelya

See Also

2017 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources)
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