SOLUTION: 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
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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.
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.
40 ft
4 ft
20 ft
The height of the building is ________ feet.
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