SOLUTION: A 40ft boom on a crane is attached to the crane platform at point D. A cable is attached to the end of the boom at point B and to a 12 ft A-frame at point A anchored by the counter

Question 1204089: A 40ft boom on a crane is attached to the crane platform at point D. A cable is attached to the end of the boom at point B and to a 12 ft A-frame at point A anchored by the counterweight. If angle BDA os 85.2 degrees, find the length of the cable to the nearest 10th foot.
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