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Find the value of x. Round to the nearest tenth.
x
15.3
37°
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Find the value of x. Round to the nearest tenth. x 15.3 37° help me asap-example-1
User Ablarg
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Answer:

x ≈ 25.4

Explanation:

Using the sine ratio in the right triangle

sin37° =
(opposite)/(hypotenuse) =
(15.3)/(x) ( multiply both sides by x )

x × sin37° = 15.3 ( divide both sides by sin37° )

x =
(15.3)/(sin37) ≈ 25.4 ( to the nearest tenth )

User Ronak Kothari
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