A theater production group is making frames to support wall-like props. Three-foot beams form right triangles with 10-foot beams to allow them to stand, as shown in the image.

A right triangle is shown. The lengths of the 2 sides are 10 feet and 3 feet. The angle opposite to side with length 3 feet is x.

What is x, the angle at which the diagonal beam meets the 10-foot beam at the top of the frame?

16.7°
17.5°
72.5°
73.3°

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