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Question
If BD ⊥ AC and CE ⊥ AB, prove that `"CA"/"AB" = "CE"/"DB"`
Solution
`"AE"/"AD" = "AC"/"AB" = "EC"/"DB"`
`"AC"/"AB" = "CE"/"DB"`
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