Problema Solution
An object 5.1 feet tall casts a shadow that is 15.3 feet long. How long in feet would the shadow be for an object which is 18.6 feet tall?
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let s = the length of the shadow in ft
5.1 : 15.3 = 18.6 : s
by solving we find
s = 55.8 ft
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the shadow of an object which is 18.6 ft long is 55.8 ft long.