A person 5'7" casts a 4'8" shadow. At the same time of day, a nearby tree casts a 25'3" shadow. How tall is the tree? Round your answer to the nearest inch if necessary.

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A person 5'7" casts a 4'8" shadow. At the
same time of day, a nearby tree casts a
25'3" shadow. How tall is the tree? Round
your answer to the nearest inch if
necessary.
Transcribed Image Text:A person 5'7" casts a 4'8" shadow. At the same time of day, a nearby tree casts a 25'3" shadow. How tall is the tree? Round your answer to the nearest inch if necessary.
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