Answer:
x = 25.4
Step-by-step explanation:
Recall: SOHCAHTOA
Reference angle = 48°
Hypotenuse = x
Adjacent = 17
Apply the trigonometric function, CAH, since the Adj and Hyp are involved
Thus:
Cos 48° = Adj/Hyp
Cos 48° = 17/x
x*Cos 48° = 17
x = 17/Cos 48°
x = 25.4061013 ≈ 25.4 (nearest tenth)
