In triangle A B C if a = 3.0 , b = 4.0 and ∠ C = 53 ° then evaluate the side length c correct to two decimal places by law of cosines.

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In triangle ABC if a=3.0, b=4.0 and ∠C=53° then evaluate the side length c correct to two decimal places by law of cosines.

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