SOLUTION: A tree is struck by lightning during a storm and breaks. If the top of the tree rests on the ground 4 metres from the foot of the tree, find the original height of the tree if the

Question 1142399: A tree is struck by lightning during a storm and breaks. If the top of the tree rests on the ground 4 metres from the foot of the tree, find the original height of the tree if the length of the fallen portion is 4.4 metres. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a metre
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