Proper equation for converting horizontal to vertical force on a taper?

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So I was having a discussion with a buddy and we were trying to decide the proper equation to translate a horizontal force to a vertical force on a wedge.
See my drawing below, if I apply a force at Fh, what is the equation for find out the force Fv?

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