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From the top of a tower 50 m high, the angle of depression of the top of a pole is `45^(@)` and from the foot of the pole, the angle of elevation of the top of the tower is `60^(@)`. Find the height of the pole if the pole and tower stand on the same plane.

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21.13m
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