If the angle of elevation of the sun is 73° 30', how tall is a post that casts a shadow 1.9 feet long? (Round your answer to one decimal place.)

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Chapter74: Introduction To Compound Angles
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If the angle of elevation of the sun is 73° 30', how tall is a post that casts a shadow 1.9 feet long? (Round your answer to one decimal place.)

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