Three congruent isosceles triangles DAO, AOB and OBC have AD=AO=OB=BC=10 and AB=DO=OC=12. These triangles are arranged to form trapezoid ABCD, as shown. Point P is on side AB so that OP is perpendicular to AB. What is the length of OP? Explain how you got your answer.
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