Problema Solution

an object 4.5 feet tall casts a shadow that is 13.5 feet long. how long in feet would the shadow be for an object which is 18.9 feet tall?

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let x = the length of the shadow for 18.9 ft tall object


4.5 : 13.5 = 18.9 : x


by solving we find


x = 56.7 ft


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the shadow on the object is 56.7 ft long.