The 2 triangles will be similar so the ratio of the heights will be the same as the ratio of the shadows . So
54/5.5 = 48/x Next cross multiply
54x = 5.5 x 48
54x= 264
x=4.888 ft
Nathan F.
asked • 04/09/19Scale factor similar figures
| a | 4 1/2 feet |
| b | 4 8/9 feet |
| c | 4 1/3 feet |
| d | 3 3/4 feet |
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