Find the value of x. Round to the nearest tenth

Matthew Dresser asked Oct 20, 2023

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Answer:

x ≈ 21.7

Explanation:

The relevant trig relation is ...

Cos = Adjacent/Hypotenuse

cos(37°) = 17.3/x

x = 17.3/cos(37°)

x ≈ 21.7

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