SOLUTION: A window is to be constructed as shown, with its upper boundary the arc of a circle having radius 4 ft and center at the midpoint of base AD. If the vertical side is to be 3/4 as l

SOLUTION: A window is to be constructed as shown, with its upper boundary the arc of a circle having radius 4 ft and center at the midpoint of base AD. If the vertical side is to be 3/4 as l

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Question 1040481: A window is to be constructed as shown, with its upper boundary the arc of a circle having radius 4 ft and center at the midpoint of base AD. If the vertical side is to be 3/4 as long as the base, find the dimensions (vertical side and base) of this window
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Vertical side is because the base is the same length as the diameter of the semicircular top part. Base side is 8 feet.
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