The mirror of a solar cooker focuses the Sun's rays on a point 26.7 cm in front of the mirror. What is the mirror's radius in cm?

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The mirror of a solar cooker focuses the Sun's rays on a point 26.7 cm in front of the mirror. What is the mirror's radius in cm?
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