What is the length of the missing leg? If anyone to help it would be much appreciated

Shamy asked Jan 22, 2023

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In the given right triangle

Applying the Pythagorean Theorem

Solve for b

$\begin{gathered} b^2=73^2-55^2 \\ b^2=2,304 \\ b=48\text{ in} \end{gathered}$

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