SOLUTION: A toy designer has created a new tow truck. He has attached a 4.2 inch arm to the truck bed at a angle of 32°. He now needs to design a second arm that hangs down from the top of t

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Question 1045679: A toy designer has created a new tow truck. He has attached a 4.2 inch arm to the truck bed at a angle of 32°. He now needs to design a second arm that hangs down from the top of the first arm to the bed of the truck at a 90° angle. How long should that arm and hook be so that it exactly touches the truck bed? Round your answer to the nearest tenth, if necessary.
Thank you.

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Just use your scientific calculator.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it