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 19.2 feet tall?

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let 'x' represent the length of the 19.2 ft tall object


4.2 : 12.6 = 19.2 : x


by solving we find


x = 57.6 ft


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the shadow of the 19.2 ft object will be 57.6 ft long.


let 'x' represent the length of the shadow of 19.2 ft tall object


4.2 : 12.6 = 19.2 : x


by solving we find


x = 57.6 ft


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the shadow of the 19.2 ft object will be 57.6 ft long.