Find the value of X. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer:
24.6 units
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]tan \: 72 \degree = \frac{x}{8} \\ \\ 3.0776835372 = \frac{x}{8} \\ \\ x = 3.0776835372 \times 8 \\ \\ x = 24.6214683 \\ \\ x \approx \: 24.6 \: units[/tex]