Two for service watchtowers spot a fire in the distance the fire is 27 miles from tower to about how far apart are they to watch towers please help

Two for service watchtowers spot a fire in the distance the fire is 27 miles from tower to about how far apart are they to watch towers please help class=

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Let x be the distance between the two watchtowers

[tex]cos(27^o)= \frac{x}{27} \ \to \ x=27*cos(27^o)=27*0.891 \approx 24.1 \ miles[/tex]

Answer: D.