Problem

The angle of elevation to a nearby tree from a point on the ground is measured to be 74. How tall is the tree if the point on the ground is 54 feet from the tree? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot if necessary.

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h203.0

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Step 1 :tan(74)=h54

Step 2 :h=54tan(74)

Step 3 :h203.0

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