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

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asked Jan 10, 2021 174k views

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Matt Roberts · Answer 1 · 2021-01-15T07:30:12+0000

Answer:

x ≈ 13.7

Explanation:

Using the sine ratio in the white right triangle

sin17° =
(opposite)/(hypotenuse) =
(x)/(47)

Multiply both sides by 47

47 × sin17° = x, thus

x ≈ 13.7 ( to the nearest tenth )