SOLUTION: The distance PQ across a swamp is desired. A line PR of length 59.3 m is laid off at right angles to PQ. Angle PRQ is measured at 47.6°. Find the distance PQ. Include a diagram.

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Question 1149149: The distance PQ across a swamp is desired. A line PR of length 59.3 m is laid off at right angles to PQ. Angle PRQ is measured at 47.6°. Find the distance PQ. Include a diagram.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39628) About Me  (Show Source):
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Measure of angle RQP is 42.4 degrees.
PQ%2Fsin%2847.6%29=59.3%2Fsin%2842.4%29
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