Hi, 

Let x represent the height of the flag pole

using the proportion question states



cross multiplying to solve

25x = 70*144

x = 403.2 in 

Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 70/25=x/12

25x=840

x=33.6 ft

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70/25=x/144

25x=10080

x=4032 in

4032/12=33.6 ft 

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