To start, we will shift the non-repeating segment of the decimal to the left side by dividing by a power of 10.
Then we will assign a variable to represent the value and also shift the repeating segment to the left.
Essentially, the concept here is that we can denote the repeating portion with a variable, let's say "x", and move forward with the calculation;


you can verify that using your calculator.
The distance from point Y to the flag post measures 38.13 m. Step-by-step explanation: Assuming point Y is located at the intersection of both lines shown. Point X is positioned 34 meters east of point Y. The flagpole at point X is observed at a bearing of N18°W, meaning it creates an angle of 18° to the west from the north at point X. Conversely, at point Y, the flagpole has a bearing of N40°E, which makes a 40° angle towards the east from the north.
Considering ∆ AXY as a right triangle, the angle FXY is established. Then, concerning ∆ BYX as another right triangle, the angle FYX is also determined. To find the third angle ∠YFX in triangle FYX, the angle sum property of triangles can be applied:
∠YFX + ∠FYX + ∠FXY = 180°
Thus, we have: ∠YFX + 50° + 72° = 180° leading to ∠YFX = 58°.
Now we can calculate the distance FY using the sine rule.