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Assuming Earth to be a sphere of radius 4000 miles, how many miles north of the Equator is Miami, Florida, if it is 26° north from the Equator? Round your answer to the nearest mile.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.3: Cylinders And Cones

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many miles north of the Equator is Miami, Florida, if it is
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