Similar shapes: Three solid shapes A, B, C are similar; surface area A is 4cm^2, of B is 25cm^2

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I've attempted to answer this question but do not have access to a mark scheme. can someone please check it is correct. Thanks in advance!

Three solid shapes A, B and C are similar.
The surface area of shape A is 4cm^2
The surface area of shape B is 25cm^2

The ratio of the volume of shape B to the volume of shape C is 27:64

Work out the ratio of the height of shape A to the height of shape C.
Give your answer in its simplest form.

Area scale factor of A:B = 25/4
Length SF of A:B = 5/2

Volume SF of B:C = 64/27
Length SF of B:C = 4/3

Ratio of lengths: 2:5:C
A:3:4
To make them equivalent
6:15:C
A:15:20
6:20 -> 3:10

I hope that working is clear
 
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