document.write( "Question 1172066: A triangle is formed by the building's height and shadow. Another triangle is formed by the flagpole's height and shadow. Using the following diagram, find the height of the building.
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document.write( "The building has a height of x and a shadow of 40 feet. The flagpole has a height of 20 feet and a shadow of 4 feet.
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document.write( "40 ft
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document.write( "4 ft
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document.write( "20 ft
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document.write( "The height of the building is ________ feet.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #796983 by josgarithmetic(39616)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Your diagram was not shown but the description is for two similar triangles. Use that. \n" ); document.write( " |