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Let H be the height of the tower.

Find the base of the bigger triangle:
3 + 45 = 48

Since they are similar triangles, we will use proportion:

3/48 = 2/H

Simplify:
1/16 =2/H

Cross multiply:
H = 2 x 16

H = 32 meters

Answer: Height = 32 m
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