Two vertical poles, 20m and 80m tall respectively, stand apart on a horizontal plane. Join the top of each pole with the foot of the other pole, creating an intersection point. How far above the ground, in meters, is the intersection point?

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Two vertical poles, 20m and 80m tall respectively, stand apart on a horizontal plane. Join the top of each pole with the foot of the other pole, creating an intersection point. How far above the ground, in meters, is the intersection point?

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