Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park shoots water 60 feet into the air that casts a shadow of 42 feet. What is the height of a nearby tree that casts a shadow 63 feet long? Assume the triangles are

Eran Machiels asked Apr 26, 2022

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Eran Machiels asked Apr 26, 2022

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It will be 90 feet considering the water triangle as shown as the figure

Jimbo Jones answered May 3, 2022

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