This problem can be solved using the concept of similar triangles. Ronnie and the tree form right triangles with their respective shadows, and because the angles of the sunlight are the same, the triangles are similar. Therefore, the ratios of their corresponding sides are equal.

Let the height of the tree be $h$ feet.

We set up the proportion:

$\frac{\text{Ronnie's height}}{\text{Ronnie's shadow}} = \frac{\text{Tree's height}}{\text{Tree's shadow}}$

$\frac{6}{3} = \frac{h}{8}$

Now, solve for $h$:

$\frac{6}{3} = \frac{h}{8}$

$2 = \frac{h}{8}$

Multiply both sides by 8:

$h = 16$

Thus, the height of the tree is 16 feet.

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Here are 5 related questions:

1. How would the result change if Ronnie's shadow was 4 feet long instead of 3 feet?
2. If the angle of the sun changes, how does that affect the length of shadows?
3. Can you find the height of a building using a similar method?
4. How does the concept of similar triangles apply to other fields in math?
5. How can you use trigonometry to solve this problem instead?

Tip: Similar triangles are useful in solving many real-world problems involving height and distance where direct measurement is difficult.