Trig/geometry help (triangles/finding sides)

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Homework Statement


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Find side 'R'. L = 6.10 meters, theta = 36.9 degrees, and phi = 53.1 degrees.

Homework Equations


Pythagorean Theorem
Similar triangles
Law of Sines
Law of Cosines

The Attempt at a Solution


I don't see any way I can attempt this, I'm very rusty with my trig. We have a known side and a right angle, but I don't see how I can make any other angles (since we only have one side I'm assuming I need to get an angle somewhere
 
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PhizKid said:

Homework Statement


h83RV.png

Find side 'R'. L = 6.10 meters, theta = 36.9 degrees, and phi = 53.1 degrees.

Homework Equations


Pythagorean Theorem
Similar triangles
Law of Sines
Law of Cosines

The Attempt at a Solution


I don't see any way I can attempt this, I'm very rusty with my trig. We have a known side and a right angle, but I don't see how I can make any other angles (since we only have one side I'm assuming I need to get an angle somewhere

Draw a vertical line through the right side of the length L (the point on the triangle). The length L will be perpendicular to this line, yes? And now take notice that [itex]\phi[/itex] would be the angle between the vertical and the side of the triangle because of the parallel lines rule (the wall is parallel to the vertical line we constructed).