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 19.8 feet tall?

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let 'x' represent the length of the shadow for an object which is 19.8 ft tall


4.5 : 13.5 = 19.8 : x


by solving we find:


x = 59.4 ft


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the shadow of an object that is 19.8 ft tall would be 59.4 ft long.