Let's assume the opposite side is 3x and the hypotenuse is 5x. Using the Pythagorean theorem, we can find the adjacent side:
\[ (3x)^2 + (adjacent)^2 = (5x)^2 \]
\[ 9x^2 + (adjacent)^2 = 25x^2 \]
\[ (adjacent)^2 = 16x^2 \]
\[ adjacent = 4x \]
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