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A plane parallel to the base of a pyramid separates the pyramidinto two pieces with equal volumes. If the height of the pyramidis 12, find the height of the top piece.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

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Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.CR: Review Exercises

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