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Strange Geometry

Source: CSMO 2019 Grade 10 Problem 7

July 31, 2019
geometry

Problem Statement

Let ABCDABCD be a given convex quadrilateral in a plane. Prove that there exist a line with four different points P,Q,R,SP,Q,R,S on it and a square ABCDA’B’C’D’ such that PP lies on both line ABAB and AB,A’B’, QQ lies on both line BCBC and BC,B’C’, RR lies on both line CDCD and CD,C’D’, SS lies on both line DADA and DA.D’A’.