Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometry in 3D

Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometry in 3D — practice question

The diagram depicts a cuboid $PQRSTUVVW$. $PV = 17.2 \text{ cm}$. The angle formed by the line $PV$ and the base $TUVW$ of the cuboid is $43^\circ$.
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Calculate $PT$.

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