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  Are you trying to calculate the height (altitude) of an isosceles triangle? Our Altitude of an Isosceles Triangle Calculator makes it easy to calculate the altitude of an isosceles triangle. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the steps of using our calculator and provide some examples to help you understand how it works.
  
  ## Step 1: Enter the Length of the Base
  
  The first step is to enter the length of the base of the isosceles triangle into the input box on the calculator. Make sure to enter the value in the correct format and with the appropriate units.
  
  ## Step 2: Enter the Length of a Side
  
  Once you've entered the length of the base, enter the length of one of the sides of the isosceles triangle into the input box on the calculator. Again, make sure to enter the value in the correct format and with the appropriate units.
  
  ## Step 3: Calculate the Altitude
  
  Once you've entered both values, click the "Calculate" button on the calculator. Our Altitude of an Isosceles Triangle Calculator will then display the altitude of the isosceles triangle.
  
  h = √(a² - (b/2)²)
  
  As you can see from the formula above, the altitude of an isosceles triangle is calculated by taking the square root of the difference between the square of the length of one of the sides and the square of half of the length of the base.
  
  ## Examples
  
  Let's look at some examples to see how the Altitude of an Isosceles Triangle Calculator works:
  
  • An isosceles triangle with a base of 10 units and a side of 8 units has an altitude of approximately 6.93 units.
  • An isosceles triangle with a base of 6 meters and a side of 5 meters has an altitude of approximately 3.46 meters.
  • An isosceles triangle with a base of 12 inches and a side of 9 inches has an altitude of approximately 7.3 inches.
  
  As you can see from these examples, our Altitude of an Isosceles Triangle Calculator can calculate the altitude of an isosceles triangle quickly and accurately.
  
  ## Conclusion
  
  Our Altitude of an Isosceles Triangle Calculator makes it easy to calculate the height of an isosceles triangle. By following the simple steps outlined in this tutorial, you can quickly and accurately calculate the altitude of any isosceles triangle using the length of the base and one of the sides. Try it out for yourself and see how easy it is!
  
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