Draw a parallelogram ABCD, with AB = 6 cm, AD = 4.8 cm and ∠DAB=45∘. Draw the perpendicular bisector of side AD and let it meet AD at point P. Also draw the diagonals AC and BD ; and let they interest at point O. Join O and P. Measure OP.
Steps : 1. Draw AB = 6 cm.
2. Draw ∠PAB=45∘.
3. Cut AD = 4.8 cm.
4. From D, draw an arc of radius 6 cm.
5. From B, draw an arc of radius 4.8 cm which meets first arc at C.
6. Join BC, CD, AD.
Thus ABCD is the required || gm.
7. Draw perpendicular bisector XY of AD which cuts AD at P.
8. Join AC and BD which intersect at O.
9. Join OP and measure it.
∴ OP = 3 cm.