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Answer:

26.4 m

Explanation:

The sine of an angle is the ratio between the opposite side of the angle and the hypotenuse. Hence,

sin 40° =
(opposite)/(hypotenuse)

=
(17)/(c)

c =
(17)/(sin40)

c = 26.4 m (3 sf)

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