The set of all real numbers $$a$$ such that $${a^2} + 2a,2a + 3$$ and $${a^2} + 3a + 8$$ are the sides of a triangle is ...........

In a triangle $$ABC$$, if cot $$A$$, cot $$B$$, cot $$C$$ are in A.P., then $${a^2},{b^2},{c^2}$$, are in ............... progression.

A ladder rests against a wall at an angle $$\alpha $$ to the horizintal. Its foot is pulled away from the wall through a distance $$a$$, so that it slides $$a$$ distance $$b$$ down the wall making an angle $$\beta $$ with the horizontal. Show that $$a = b\tan {1 \over 2}\left( {\alpha + \beta } \right)$$

In a triangle $$ABC$$, the median to the side $$BC$$ is of length $$${1 \over {\sqrt {11 - 6\sqrt 3 } }}$$$ and it divides the angle $$A$$ into angles $${30^ \circ }$$ and $${45^ \circ }$$. Find the length of the side $$BC$$.