Answer :

Answer:

[tex]\sqrt{85}[/tex] ft

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the unknown side in any right triangle,

Essentially, look at it as if it was flat.

a is half of the diameter, so 2 ft.

b is your height, 9ft

[tex]a^{2} +b^{2} =c^{2} \\2^{2} +9^{2} =c^{2} \\4+81= c^{2}\\\sqrt{85}=c[/tex]

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