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Using the Pythagorean theorem, we can calculate the length of the hypotenuse:
c^2 = 5^2 + 6^2
c^2 = 25 + 36
c^2 = 61
c = √61
c ≈ 7.8 ft
Rounded to the nearest tenth, the length of the hypotenuse is approximately 7.8 feet.