A man that is 6 feet tall casts a shadow 5 feet long. At the same time, a lamppost beside the man casts a shadow 25 feet long. How tall is the lamppost?

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A man that is 6 feet tall casts a shadow 5 feet long. At the same time, a lamppost beside the man casts a shadow 25 feet long. How tall is the lamppost?

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Answer I think its 26 feet?

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