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Find the length of side x

Find the length of side x-example-1

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Answer:

≈3.464

Explanation:

1. the required 'x' belongs to the hypotenuse of the given triangle. It means, the formula of its length is:

x=4*cos30°=4*sin60°, note sin60°=cos30°=√3/2≈0.866.

2. according to the formula above the required length 'x' is:

x=4*0.866=3.464 (or 2√3)

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