Quadrilateral Construction
1. **Problem Statement:** Construct quadrilateral ABCD with given sides and diagonals: AB = 6.8 cm, AD = 5.8 cm, AC = 8.9 cm, BD = 7.3 cm, BC = 4.1 cm.
2. **Step 1: Draw diagonal AC.**
Draw a line segment AC of length 8.9 cm.
3. **Step 2: Locate point B.**
Since AB = 6.8 cm and BC = 4.1 cm, point B lies such that AB = 6.8 cm and BC = 4.1 cm.
Draw arcs:
- With center A and radius 6.8 cm.
- With center C and radius 4.1 cm.
The intersection of these arcs is point B.
4. **Step 3: Locate point D.**
Since AD = 5.8 cm and BD = 7.3 cm, point D lies such that AD = 5.8 cm and BD = 7.3 cm.
Draw arcs:
- With center A and radius 5.8 cm.
- With center B and radius 7.3 cm.
The intersection of these arcs is point D.
5. **Step 4: Connect points.**
Join points A to B, B to C, C to D, and D to A to complete quadrilateral ABCD.
6. **Verification:**
Check all sides and diagonals with a ruler to confirm lengths: AB = 6.8 cm, BC = 4.1 cm, CD (should be consistent), DA = 5.8 cm, AC = 8.9 cm, BD = 7.3 cm.
This completes the construction of quadrilateral ABCD with the given measurements.