Problema Solution
An object 7.2 feet tall casts a shadow that is 21.6 feet long. How long in feet would the shadow be for an object which is 15.3 feet tall?
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let x = the length of the shadow for an object that is 15.3 ft tall
7.2 : 21.6 = 15.3 : x
by solving we find
x = 45.9 ft
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the shadow of an object that is 15.3 ft tall will be 45.9 ft.