Problema Solution
An object 5.7 feet tall casts a shadow that is 17.1 feet long. How long in feet would the shadow be for an object which is 12.3 feet tall?
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let x = the length of the shadow for 12.3 ft tall object
5.7 : 17.1 = 12.3 : x
by solving we find
x = 36.9 ft
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the shadow of the 12.3 ft tall object is 36.9 ft long.