Concept explainers
To find:The distance from the gazebo to the dock.
Answer to Problem 48E
The distance from the Gazebo to the dock is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
A bridge is built across a small lake from a gazebo to a dock. The bearing from the gazebo to the dock is
Calculations:
Drawing the given scenario,
Here, T is Tree, G is Gazebo and D is Dock.
Thus, in
Using this,
Using law of sines
To find
Conclusion:
Therefore, the distance from the Gazebo to the dock is
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