Answer:
72 in²
Step-by-step explanation:
lateral area: the surface area of a 3D figure, but excluding the area of any bases
the lateral area of this prism is the sum of the three rectangular sides.
calculate the third side of the triangle first because it's also the side of one of the rectangle:
√(5² - 4²) = 3
4 × 6 + 5 × 6 + 3 × 6 = 72
