3. From the top of a cliff 52m high, the angles of depression of the 2 ships due east are 36° and 24° respectively. Find the distance between the ships.

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3. From the top of a cliff 52m high, the angles of depression of the 2 ships due east are 36° and 24°
respectively. Find the distance between the ships.
Transcribed Image Text:3. From the top of a cliff 52m high, the angles of depression of the 2 ships due east are 36° and 24° respectively. Find the distance between the ships.
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