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We begin by denoting the length <math>ED</math> <math>a</math>, giving us <math>DC = 2a</math> and <math>EC = a\sqrt5</math>. Since angles <math><DCE</math> and <math>FCJ</math> are complimentary, we have that <math>\triangle CDE ~ \triangle JFC</math> (and similarly the rest of the triangles are <math>1-2-\sqrt5</math> triangles).

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Problem

7. In the diagram below, $ABCD$ is a square. Point $E$ is the midpoint of $\overline{AD}$. Points $F$ and $G$ lie on $\overline{CE}$, and $H$ and $J$ lie on $\overline{AB}$ and $\overline{BC}$, respectively, so that $FGHJ$ is a square. Points $K$ and $L$ lie on $\overline{GH}$, and $M$ and $N$ lie on $\overline{AD}$ and $\overline{AB}$, respectively, so that $KLMN$ is a square. The area of $KLMN$ is 99. Find the area of $FGHJ$.

Problem

We begin by denoting the length $ED$ $a$, giving us $DC = 2a$ and $EC = a\sqrt5$. Since angles $<DCE$ and $FCJ$ are complimentary, we have that $\triangle CDE ~ \triangle JFC$ (and similarly the rest of the triangles are $1-2-\sqrt5$ triangles).

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