After a windstorm, a leaning pole makes a 75° angle with the road surface. The pole casts a 15-foot shadow when the sun is at a 45° angle of elevation. About how long is the pole?

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12.2 ft.

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After a windstorm, a leaning pole makes a 75° angle with the road surface. The pole casts a 15-foot shadow when the sun is at a 45° angle of elevation. About how long is the pole?

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