Answer:
x ≈ 32.3
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the sine ratio in the right triangle
sin48° = [tex]\frac{opposite}{hypotenuse}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{24}{x}[/tex] ( multiply both sides by x )
x × sin48° = 24 ( divide both sides by sin48° )
x = [tex]\frac{24}{sin48}[/tex] ≈ 32.3 ( to 1 dec. place )
