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The angle of elevation of the top Q of a vertical tower PQ from a point X on the ground is `60^(@)`. From a point Y, 40 m vertically above X, the angle of elevation of the top Q of tower is `45^(@)`. Find the height of the tower PQ and the distance PX. (Use `sqrt3=1.73`).

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54.6m, 94.6m
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