SOLUTION: An arch is in the form of a semiellipse. It is 48 ft wide at the base and has a
height of 20ft. How wide is the arch at a height of 10 ft above the base?
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Question 1184728: An arch is in the form of a semiellipse. It is 48 ft wide at the base and has a
height of 20ft. How wide is the arch at a height of 10 ft above the base? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! An arch is in the form of a semiellipse. It is 48 ft wide at the base and has a
height of 20ft. How wide is the arch at a height of 10 ft above the base?
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Equation of the ellipse is (center at the Origin)
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At y = 10:
x = ~20.78 (each side of the Origin)
Width = ~ 41.57 feet
