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To find the length of \( AD \) in triangle \( ACD \), we can use the Law of Cosines in triangle \( BCD \) since all the angles and sides of triangle \( BCD \) are known.

### Step 1: Use the Law of Cosines in triangle \( BCD \)
The Law of Cosines states that:
\[
BD^2 = BC^2 + CD^2 - 2 \cdot BC \cdot CD \cdot \cos(\angle BCD)
\]
Given:
- \( BD = 5.8205 \) cm
- \( BC = 6 \) cm
- \( \angle BCD = 48^\circ \)

Let's denote \( CD \) as \( x \). Plugging in the known values:
\[
(5.8205)^2 = 6^2 + x^2 - 2 \cdot 6 \cdot x \cdot \cos(48^\circ)
\]
\[
33.8757 = 36 + x^2 - 8.0 \cdot x \cdot \cos(48^\circ)
\]
Now solve for \( x \).

### Step 2: Calculate \( x = CD \)
We solve the equation:
\[
x^2 - 8 \cdot x \cdot \cos(48^\circ) + 2.1243 = 0
\]

We'll use the quadratic formula:
\[
x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}
\]
where \( a = 1 \), \( b = -8 \cdot \cos(48^\circ) \), and \( c = 2.1243 \).

### Step 3: Find \( AD \) using Law of Cosines in \( \triangle ACD \)
Finally, we'll use the Law of Cosines again in triangle \( ACD \) to find \( AD \).

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Learn how to find the length of AD in triangle ACD when BD=5.8205 using the Law of Cosines. This problem involves trigonometric calculations and the application of the Law of Cosines theorem. Suitable for advanced high school students.

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