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the main sailboat has the dimensions shown in figure at the right . what is the height of the main sail? Then round to the nearest tenth as needed .)​

the main sailboat has the dimensions shown in figure at the right what is the height of the main sail Then round to the nearest tenth as needed class=

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akposevictor

Answer:

h = 14.5 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

Apply trigonometric ratio formula to find h:

reference angle = 46°

Opposite side = h

Adjacent side = 14 ft

Thus:

Tan 46 = h/14

Multiply both sides by 14

14*tan 46 = h

h = 14.4974243

h = 14.5 (nearest tenth)