A right circular cone is inscribed in a sphere. 16 in. The radius of the sphere has a length of 16 in. If the slant height of the cone has a length equal to that of its diameter, find the length (in inches) of the following. (a) the radius of the base of the cone 13.85 x ) in (b) the altitude of the cone 24 in

A right circular cone is inscribed in a sphere. 16 in. The radius of the sphere has a length of 16 in. If the slant height of the cone has a length equal to that of its diameter, find the length (in inches) of the following. (a) the radius of the base of the cone 13.85 x ) in (b) the altitude of the cone 24 in

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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

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

Chapter7: Locus And Concurrence

Section7.2: Concurrence Of Lines

Problem 43E: A circle is inscribed in an isosceles triangle with legs of length 10 in. and a base of length 12...

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