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Find the horizontal width of a skateboard ramp if it has height 3 ft and a 20-degree incline. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a foot.

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Chapter9: Math Models And Geometry

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Problem 479PT: Find the length of the missing side. Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

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