Problema Solution
An object 4.2 feet tall casts a shadow that is 12.6 feet long. How long in feet would the shadow be for an object which is 19.8 feet tall?
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let x = the length of the shadow of the 19.8 feet tall object
4.2 : 12.6 = 19.8 : x
by solving we find
x = 59.4 ft
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the shadow of the 19.8 feet tall object is 59.4 feet long.