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29 April, 19:05

There are two trees in a yard. The taller x feet tall, and casts a shadow that is 37 feet long. The small tree is 14.5 feet tall, and casts a shadow that is 22.7 feet long. Write and solve a proportion to find the height of taller tree

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  1. 29 April, 19:29
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    23.6344 feet.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    x/37 = 14.5/22.7

    multiply each denominator by the other side's numerator.

    22.7x = 536.5

    divide 536.5 by 22.7

    x = 23.6344

    Round how your teacher instructed you to.
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