Solve for x. round your answer to 2 decimal places.

x = 29.91

Step-by-step explanation:

Cos (53) = 18/x

x = 18 / Cos(53)

x = 18/ 0.6018

x = 29.91

For this case we have that by definition of trigonometric relations of a rectangular triangle, that the cosine of an angle is given by the leg adjacent to the angle on the hypotenuse of the triangle. Then, according to the figure we have:

Clearing x:

Rounding:

29.91

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