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5.4 Exercise 63

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There is lightning rod on the top of a building. From a location 500 feet from the base of the building, the angle of elevation to the top of the building is measured to be 36°. 36° . From the same location, the angle of elevation to the top of the lightning rod is measured to be 38°. 38° . Find the height of the lightning rod.

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