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Find the distance d. Assume that the ratio of d to 90 ft is the same as the ratio of 40 ft to 30 ft.

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If the ratio of the sides in both triangles is the same then it will be true to say that the two triangles are similar.

This means, the ratio of their corresponding sides is equal

In this case,

40 / 30 = d/90

4/3 = d/90

4* 90 = 3*d

360 = 3d

360/3 = d

120 = d

d = 120 ft

Answer

120 ft.

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