Question 399481
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Hi
Let x represent  the length of the shadow of a 40 ft pole  
Question Sets Up the Proportion
{{{30/8 = 40/x}}} |cross multiplying to solve for x
  30x = 8*40
     x = 8*40/30
     x = 10 2/3 ft, length of the shadow of a 40 ft pole