2) Find the length of the shortest ladder that can pass over a fence 1.8 m high and reach a wall 3 m from the fence. Once end of the ladder must rest on the ground. Express the answer to 2 decimal places.

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2) Find the length of the shortest ladder that can pass over a fence 1.8 m high and reach a wall 3 m from the fence. Once end of the ladder must rest on the ground. Express the answer to 2 decimal places.

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