An electrician leans an extension ladder against the outside wall of a house so that it reaches an electric box \( 35 \) feet up. The ladder makes an angle of \( 79 ^ { \circ } \) with the ground. Find the length of the ladder. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a foot if necessary.
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35.66 ft
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