Question 981074


For the given conditions, the proportion is held


{{{6/3.5}}} = {{{4/x}}}, 


where &nbsp;<B>x</B>&nbsp; is the daughter's shadow length in feet.

(The proportion is based on similarity of right-angled triangles "the person - the person's shadow" for Daniel and for his daughter).


From the proportion


{{{x}}} = {{{(3.5*4)/6}}} = 2.3333333 ft.


<B>Answer</B>. &nbsp;The daughter is &nbsp;2.3333333 ft tall.