SOLUTION: A building casts a shadow 31 m long. At the same time, the shadow cast by a 37-cm tall pole is 58 cm long. Find the height of the building.

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Question 329184: A building casts a shadow 31 m long. At the same time, the shadow cast by a 37-cm tall pole is 58 cm long. Find the height of the building.
Answer by galactus(183) About Me  (Show Source):
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Just use proportions, but be careful to use consistent units.
.37%2F.58=x%2F31
Solve for x and get x=19.776 meters