Divide a line segment AB of length 9 cm in the ratio 4:4 at C. Now, divide the new line segment AC in the ratio 3:2 at M.

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The problem can be solved in two steps:
1. First divide AB into 4:4 at point C.
2. Divide AC into 3:2 at point M.
Draw a line $A_{4} C$ parallel to $A_{8} B$ . Then construct another ray and cut five arcs on this ray to identify point P which divides AC in the ratio 3:2

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Divide a line segment AB of length 9 cm in the ratio 4:4 at C. Now, divide the new line segment AC in the ratio 3:2 at M.

The problem can be solved in two steps: 1. First divide AB into 4:4 at point C. 2. Divide AC into 3:2 at point M. Draw a line A4C parallel to A8B. Then construct another ray and cut five arcs on this ray to identify point P which divides AC in the ratio 3:2

The problem can be solved in two steps:
1. First divide AB into 4:4 at point C.
2. Divide AC into 3:2 at point M.
Draw a line $A_{4} C$ parallel to $A_{8} B$ . Then construct another ray and cut five arcs on this ray to identify point P which divides AC in the ratio 3:2