A steep mountain is inclined 74 degree to the horizontal and rises 3400 ft above the surrounding plain. A cable car is to be installed from a point 950 ft from he base to the top of the mountain. Find the shortest length of cable needed. Your answer is ft;

A steep mountain is inclined 74 degree to the horizontal and rises 3400 ft above the surrounding plain. A cable car is to be installed from a point 950 ft from he base to the top of the mountain. Find the shortest length of cable needed. Your answer is ft;

Elementary Geometry for College Students

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A steep mountain is inclined 74 degree to the horizontal and rises 3400 ft above the surrounding plain. A cable car is to be installed from a point 950 ft from
the base to the top of the mountain. Find the shortest length of cable needed.
Your answer is
ft;

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