Chapter 8.4, Problem 29PPS

To determine

The value of $x$

Answer to Problem 29PPS

  $x=28.7$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The given figure is:

Calculation:

The value of $x$ will be: $\begin{array}{l}\tan 49°=\frac{\text{33}}{x}\\ x=\frac{33}{\tan 49°}\\ x=28.7\end{array}$