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##### Stage: 4 Short Challenge Level:
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The diagram shows a semi-circle and an isosceles triangle which have equal areas.
What is the value of $\tan x^{\circ}$?

If you liked this problem, here is an NRICH task which challenges you to use similar mathematical ideas.

This problem is taken from the UKMT Mathematical Challenges.