Use a proportion to solve the problem. Round to the nearest tenth as needed.
-A tree casts a shadow $19 \mathrm{~m}$ long. At the same time, the shadow cast by a $34-\mathrm{cm}$ tall statue is $62 \mathrm{~cm}$ long. Find the height of the tree.
A) $10.4 \mathrm{~m}$
B) $8.9 \mathrm{~m}$
C) $34.6 \mathrm{~m}$
D) $33.1 \mathrm{~m}$

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The correct answer is A because the proportion is:$$\frac{19}{62} = \frac{x}{34}$$Solving for x, we get:$$x = \frac{19}{62} \cdot 34 \approx 10.4$$

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