3d Geometry- The base of the pyramid has a trapezoid

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The base of the pyramid has a trapezoid whose diagonal is perpendicular to the side, and an $\alpha$ angle with the base. The height of the trapezoid is equal to $h$. Each lateral edge of the pyramid forms a $\beta$ angle with the plane of the base. Find the volume of the pyramid if
$$h = 6,\quad \tan α =\frac{1}{3},\quad \tan β = \frac{1}{6}$$

My solution:
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But the answer is $60$.
I've tried solving when trapezoid is isosceles, because I couldn't get anything with regular trapezoid.

I would be very pleased if you help me. Thank you.

Best Answer

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Let the vertex $A$ be origin. So, the equation of diagonal $AC$ will be $y=\frac{x}{3}$. Given that $CF=6$, we get $C=(18,6)$.

Now, we can find equation of $BC$ which is perpendicular to $AC$. From this, we get $B=(20,0)$. And from $A, B, C$, we get $D=(2,18)$.

It is given that all the lateral sides make equal angle with the base. This is possible only when the distance between the vertices and the projection of apex $(E)$ are equal i.e. $AE=BE=CE=DE$.

So, for $AE=DE$, $E$ should lie on perpendicular bisector of $AD$. Same for $BC$. On solving we get $E=(10,0)$.

To find the height of the pyramid, we've $$\tan\beta=\frac{1}{6}=\frac{h}{10}\\ \implies h=\frac{5}{3}$$

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