In the circle below chords PQ and RS intersect internally at X. Given that RX = 8cm,XS = 3cm and PQ=10cm. Calculate PX

In the circle below chords PQ and RS intersect internally at X. Given that RX = 8cm,XS = 3cm
and PQ=10cm. Calculate PX

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