SOLUTION: Use a proportion to set up and solve the following problem. Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary. 5) If a 2.9 ft tall bird bath casts a 9 ft long shadow, then how

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Misc -> SOLUTION: Use a proportion to set up and solve the following problem. Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary. 5) If a 2.9 ft tall bird bath casts a 9 ft long shadow, then how      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 1076694: Use a proportion to set up and solve the following problem. Round your answer to the nearest
tenth if necessary.
5) If a 2.9 ft tall bird bath casts a 9 ft long
shadow, then how tall is a baby elephant
that casts a 16.1 ft shadow?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2.9/9=x/16.1
9x=16.1*2.9
9x=46.69
x=46.69/9
x=5.2 ft