A wire makes a \( 70 ^ { \circ } \) angle with the ground and is attached to the top of a \( 50 ft \) antenna. How long is the wire? Round to the nearest foot.
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\(\frac{50}{x}= sin70° \)
x\(\approx\)53ft
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