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document.write( "A piece of lead is 1 ft. in length and 1 in. square. The specific gravity (relation of weight to that of water) of lead is 11.01. Determine weight of lead piece.\r
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document.write( "1 * 12 = 12 cu. in.\r
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document.write( "12 / 1728 = 0.00694 cu. ft. (volume of piece).\r
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document.write( "0.00694 * 62.4 = 0.433 lbs. (weight of equal volume of water).\r
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document.write( "0.433 * 11.01 = 4.767 = 4.77 lbs.\r
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document.write( "I am still not sure.
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