5. A highway overpass is in the shape of half an ellipse with the base 200 feet wide. The highway is 120 feet wide and the minimum clearance is 40 ft. Find the height of the overpass at its center.

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5. A highway overpass is in the shape of half an ellipse with the base 200 feet wide. The
highway is 120 feet wide and the minimum clearance is 40 ft. Find the height of the overpass
at its center.
Transcribed Image Text:5. A highway overpass is in the shape of half an ellipse with the base 200 feet wide. The highway is 120 feet wide and the minimum clearance is 40 ft. Find the height of the overpass at its center.
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