A 4 inches diameter cylinder of height 3.75 inches weighing 0.85 lb is immersed in liquid (y=52 lb/ft^3) contained in a tall, upright metal cylinder having a diameter of 5 inches. Before immersion, liquid was 3 inches deep. At what level will the solid cylinder float?

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A 4 inches diameter cylinder of height 3.75 inches weighing 0.85 lb is immersed in liquid (y=52 lb/ft^3) contained in a tall, upright metal cylinder having a diameter of 5 inches. Before immersion, liquid was 3 inches deep. At what level will the solid cylinder float? 

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