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We are given a trapezoid \( ABCD \) where:

- \( AD \parallel BC \) (parallel sides).
- \( m\angle ABC = 30^\circ \), \( m\angle BCD = 60^\circ \).
- \( AD = 5 \), \( AB = 3\sqrt{3} \).
- We are asked to find \( BC \).

### Key steps to solve this:
1. **Use of trigonometry**: We will analyze triangle \( ABC \) because we know two angles (\( \angle ABC = 30^\circ \), and \( \angle BCD = 60^\circ \)) and side \( AB = 3\sqrt{3} \).
   
2. **Use of triangle properties**: In triangle \( ABC \), we can apply trigonometric functions such as the sine or cosine rule to calculate \( BC \).

3. **Height of the trapezoid**: The height of the trapezoid can be determined using the sine of angle \( \angle ABC \) since we know the adjacent side (\( AB \)) and the angle.

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As shown in the figure, in trapezoid ABCD, AD || BC. m∠ABC = 30°, m∠BCD = 60°. AD = 5, AB = 3√3. BC = ?

Solve a trapezoid geometry problem where AD is parallel to BC, and you are given the angles and side lengths. Using trigonometry, find the length of BC in trapezoid ABCD. This problem involves the sine rule, cosine rule, and trapezoid properties.

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