Find the value of x. Round to the nearest tenth.

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asked Dec 8, 2023 57.7k views

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Trav · Answer 1 · 2023-12-14T11:49:57+0000

Answer:

x ≈ 55.6

Explanation:

Using the sine ratio in the right triangle

sin20° =
(opposite)/(hypotenuse) =
(19)/(x) ( multiply both sides by x )

x × sin20° = 19 ( divide both sides by sin20° )

x =
(19)/(sin20) ≈ 55.6 ( to the nearest tenth )