SOLUTION: The shorter leg of a 30°-60°-90° triangle measures 10 in. What is the length of the longer leg?

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Question 602870: The shorter leg of a 30°-60°-90° triangle measures 10 in. What is the length of the longer leg?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The 2 legs are in the ratio of +1+ to +sqrt%283%29+
You are given the length of the shorter leg, so set
up this ratio:
+1%2Fsqrt%283%29+=+10%2Fx+
+x+=+10%2Asqrt%283%29+