The shadow of a vertical tower is 79.0​-ft long when the angle of elevation of the sun is 30.0°. Find the height of the tower. The building is   ft tall.

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The shadow of a vertical tower is

79.0​-ft

long when the angle of elevation of the sun is

30.0°.

Find the height of the tower.

The building is
 
ft tall.
​(Simplify your answer. Type an integer or a decimal. Round to the nearest hundredth as​ needed.)
30.0°
79.0 ft
Transcribed Image Text:30.0° 79.0 ft
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