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 13.5 feet tall?
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Let 'x' represent the length of the shadow of the 13.5 ft tall object
4.5 : 13.5 = 13.5 : x
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x = 40.5 ft
The shadow of an object that is 13.5 ft tall would be 40.5 ft long.