A pole that is 2.9 m tall casts a shadow that is 1.03 m long. At the same time, a nearby building casts a shadow that is 45.5 m long. How tall is the building? Round your answer to the nearest meter.

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A pole that is 2.9 m tall casts a shadow that is 1.03 m long. At the same time, a nearby building casts a shadow that is 45.5 m
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