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Similar triangles with tree, person, and shadow situational word problem.

Illustration showing a tree and a man with their shadows, demonstrating how to use similar triangles to estimate the tree's height based on the known height of the man and the lengths of the shadows.

This illustration demonstrates the concept of using similar triangles to estimate the height of a tree, commonly covered in geometry textbooks. By comparing the shadow lengths of a man and a tree, the tree’s height is calculated using proportional relationships, providing a practical application of geometric principles.

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